used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
AMETHYSTnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
Blomidon
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From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
crystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
a female human offspring
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
promote over another
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
Gaston
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From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
HealedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
located inward
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
and nothing more
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
cut with a saw
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
schoolmatenounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
SternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her behaviour during their arduous climb up the face of Blomidon had impressed him greatly in her favor, and the good opinion he entertained of her was augmented during the evening he spent at the hotel.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
at the time that
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the evening he became aware of the position in which Mr. Sternly stood in relation to Miss Gaston, which only heightened his interest in that young lady.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Winslow was glad of the opportunity that had thrown him into the society of these persons.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading _AMETHYST._ "Beneath a cliff wrenched from the inner earth, All seamed and blackened in an ancient war, I saw rich crystals marking many a scar, Healed when the world was recent from its birth."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The small party of Americans consisted of Mrs. Forest, her only daughter, Miss Gaston, a schoolmate of Miss Forest, and Mr. Sternly, a young artist and friend of Miss Gaston.
