used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
Ay
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From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
contentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
Druda's
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From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
set up or found
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
Heerdegen
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From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
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 Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
for more time
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
most important element
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
not any; not one
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
on one occasion
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
term of address for a man
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
required or under orders
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of a fearful combat betwixt Sir Heerdegen and the Knight of the Sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading That is indeed no longer a fitting habitation for a timid damsel; and we must endeavour to remove from it as far as possible.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Having once more awoke, she found herself reclining on the turf,--her brother kneeling beside her, and anxiously employed for her recovery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ay, truly,” said her brother, “we are safer here; for, on account of the thundering noises and frightful sights at the Druda’s castle, the people have all risen up in arms, partly to assist the lady, whom they supposed in danger, and partly to attack each other, since the disturbance in her hitherto silent and peaceful abode seems like a signal for the renewal of their contentions.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Still she heard the same wild murmuring of voices and clang of weapons from the main land, and then looking at the boat which had brought them across, “Thank Heaven,” said she, “that we are now in the island!”
