used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
hemlocks
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From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
moonbeamnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːm/
a ray of moonlight
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
not any; not one
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
rambles
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From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
determined
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
TEMPTERnoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her little heart was beating fast and hard; but could any one have seen her face, as it now and then came into a spot of moonshine, they might have seen it fixed in a deadly expression of resolve and determination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Deeper and deeper into the shadows of the forest they went, and the child easily kept up with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
white-bearded
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From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
which person or people
From this reading She was going after _him_--no matter where; she was resolved to know who and what it was that was leading him away, as her heart told her, to no good.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE TEMPTER It was well for Mara that so much of her life had been passed in wild forest rambles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked frail as the rays of moonbeam which slid down the old white-bearded hemlocks, but her limbs were agile and supple as steel; and while the party went crashing on before, she followed with such lightness that the slight sound of her movements was entirely lost in the heavy crackling plunges of the party.
