Chapter XXXIX · Plots and Counterplots

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

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

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

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

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From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

excluded from a society

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

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From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

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

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

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From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

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

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

engage in

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

cause to run

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The more he reflected upon the character and position of her guardian, the more strongly he became convinced of the imminent necessity of her being immediately delivered from his power.

moving very fast

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

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From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

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

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

an old word for “to”

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

-ing form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

the act of using

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading The question with which his mind labored was, how to effect her escape.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

in or at the place that

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

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

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

done by design

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “There are swift hours in life—strong rushing hours— That do the work of tempests in their might!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That Julius Luxmore would not scruple to make use of any means for the accomplishment of his purposes he felt assured.

a late time of life

From this reading They shake down things that stood as rocks and towers Unto th’ undoubting mind; they pour in light Where it but startles, like a burst of day; For which the uprooting of an oak makes way; They touch with fire thought’s graven page—the roll Stamped with past years—and lo! it shrivels as a scroll!”—_Hemans._ In the meanwhile, Willful Brande walked up and down the front piazza, musing upon the strange situation of the beautiful and friendless maiden.