fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
the two together, not just one
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
cursorilyadverb
without taking pains
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
cause to move by pulling
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
divisible by two
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Sola, sola, wo, ha, ho, sola!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/
United States writer (1885-1940)
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Sola, sola, wo, ha, ho, sola!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
Montcalm
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From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
with speed
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
freed from illness or injury
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
Sola
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sola, sola, wo, ha, ho, sola!"
spectres
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From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
a flaw or weak point
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
which person or people
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
wo
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From this reading "Sola, sola, wo, ha, ho, sola!"
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Are such spectres frequent in the woods, Heyward; or is this sight an especial entertainment on our behalf?
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side,--
