Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

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

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

divisible by two

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

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

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Sherman saw it and was troubled.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

like or characteristic of a mirror image

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Sherman saw it and was troubled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

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

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

and nothing more

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

cut with a saw

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

any process serving to define the shape of something

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading Mrs. Sherman saw it and was troubled.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

travel back and forth between two points

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.

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

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

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

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Mrs. Sherman saw it and was troubled.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

not made dim or less bright

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

migratory

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

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

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

creating fabric

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

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

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

at the time that

From this reading "Jack," she said to her husband one afternoon, when he had come out from town earlier than usual, and they were wandering around the shady grounds together, planning some improvements, "I'm afraid those Spanish lessons are a mistake.

which person or people

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Like Hildegarde, too, she went on with her weaving, but wholly unconscious that the shuttle of her thoughts was shaping her web to fit the shoulders of the dark-eyed knight who came oftenest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fortunate things, the smiling faces, the pleasant happenings were hers, and for a time even other people's troubles, those shadows of the world that are always with us, left her daily outlook undimmed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "SHADOWS OF THE WORLD APPEAR" THE long July days slipped by, and Lloyd, looking back on them as Hildegarde looked into her magic glass, saw only pleasant scenes mirrored in their memory.