used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
Beppo
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From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
a youthful male person
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
a female human offspring
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
faggots
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From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
attach to a support
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
on one occasion
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
in the near future
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
with speed
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
rooflessadjective
not having a roof
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
not in physical motion
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near the east door of the castle, which presently he reached, he stopped for an armful of faggots, and, bending under his load, passed through an entrance, seared and battered, across a great roofless space and up a flight of steps to a room that had once been the kitchen of the vast establishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUDDEN RESOLUTION After his chance encounter with my lady, the Governor's daughter, and Beppo, her attendant, the boy walked quickly from the Mount to the forest.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading As he entered, a man, thin, wizened, though active looking, turned around.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading At the verge of the wood he looked back, stood for a moment with the reflection of light on his face, then plunged into the shadows of the sylvan labyrinth.
but in spite of that
From this reading His eyes were still bright; his cheeks yet burned, but occasionally the shadow of a smile played about his mouth, and he threw up his head fiercely.
