Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

possessing life

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

the state of being poorly illuminated

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

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From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

comparative of “gloomy” — depressingly dark

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

toward home

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

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

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

darkened with overcast

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

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 "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

the force of workers available

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

the next day

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

and nothing more

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

flowing profusely

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

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

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

a male human offspring

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

not in physical motion

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

closely encircling

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

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From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

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

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

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

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

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

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

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

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

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

From this reading THE "KARVA TAJSTVO" The sun had already set as Mara and her friend left the convent gates and slowly wended their way homewards.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Now the darkness which slowly spread itself over the open country, and rendered the surrounding rocks of a gloomier hue, the broad, blue sea of a dull, leaden tint, only made her sadness more intense.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Dusk softens the human heart; it opens it to those tender emotions unfelt during the struggle of the day, whilst the raging sun pouring from above enkindles the fierce passions lurking in the heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The mother's heart was heavily laden with grief, for although the holy men had done their best to comfort and encourage her, still doubt oppressed her, and she kept asking herself whether she would still find her son alive on the morrow.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading That dimness which spreads itself over the world at nightfall, wrapping it up as in a vaporous shroud, has a mystic power over our nature.