used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
(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 Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
at any time
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
Manto
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From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
by chance
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
PlutonounUS /ˈpluːtoʊ/
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
Proserpinenoun
goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
quitted
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From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
RubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading ‘By no means, my kind Manto,’ replied Proserpine, starting from her reverie.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
Tiresiasnoun
(Greek mythology) the blind prophet of Thebes who revealed to Oedipus that Oedipus had murdered his father and married his mother
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
TRAVELLERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
trickledverbUS /ˈtrɪkəld/
past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her thoughts reverted to Pluto; and she mused over all his fondness, all his adoration, and all his indulgence, and the infinite solicitude of his affectionate heart, until the tears trickled down her beautiful cheeks, and she marvelled she ever could have quitted the arms of her lover.
precisely as stated
From this reading Imagine, then, the feelings of the Queen of Hell, as her barque entered the very region of that mystic light, and the shadowy shores of the realm of Twilight opened before her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
which person or people
From this reading _Containing an Account of Tiresias at His Rubber_ TRAVELLERS who have left their homes generally grow mournful as the evening draws on; nor is there, perhaps, any time at which the pensive influence of twilight is more predominant than on the eve that follows a separation from those we love.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Your Majesty,’ observed Manto, who had been whispering to Tiresias, ‘feels, perhaps, a little wearied?’
