Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

make calm or still

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

a young person of either sex

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

a special loved one

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

dearly loved

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

move deeply

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

to come or go into

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

with fondness; with love

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

assemble or get together

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

free of deceit

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

lighted by moonlight

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

have in common

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

with low volume

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "And so I was, dear uncle, endeavoring to gather somewhat of serenity from the quiet and beauty of nature."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the quality of being truthful

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

hard to endure

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I came very softly that I might not disturb you," replied Mr. Halberg; "you seem quite absorbed."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

at the time that

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is you, is it, uncle!" said Jennie; "your step was so ghost-like that I did not hear you enter."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "What disturbs you to-night, my darling?" said her uncle, looking fondly upon the sweet face that was upturned to his, and wishing that his own soul could look forth as calm and pure in its simple truthfulness as that young and guileless one's.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Standing alone that evening in the bay-window of her uncle's study, Jennie gazed out upon the peaceful moonlit scene, trying to derive from it a tranquillity which the day's events had banished, when a loving arm was wound about her, and a low voice said, "May I share your thoughts this evening, my child?"