used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
(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 All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
come to pass
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
Marion
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From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
on one occasion
From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
Ravenspur
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From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
Ravenspurs
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From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
RAYnounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He seemed to have obtained some kind of hold over her.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading For once, Marion appeared to feel the strain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading A RAY OF LIGHT A sense of expectation, an uneasy feeling of momentous events about to happen, hung over the doomed Ravenspurs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading All through breakfast she watched Ravenspur in strange fascination.
showing sorrow
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her face was pale, and, though she strove hard to regain the old gentle gaiety, her eyes were red and swollen with weeping.
