Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

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From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

(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 ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a cherished desire

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

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

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

in bodily form

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

terminate

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a young female

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

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

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

plural of “intermission” — the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

not any; not one

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

not one, and not any

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

above and across; more than

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading There was no safety but to take the road early.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading There was no safety but to take the road early.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

moving over territory to search for something

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

the season of growth

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

closely encircling

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

carry out

From this reading There was no safety but to take the road early.

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

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

work hard

From this reading The preposterously long hours, the ill-ventilated rooms, the savage monotony of her toil, none of these reached the girl through the glow of hope and ambition.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

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

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

at the time that

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

during the time that

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

a Caucasian

From this reading ABOVE THE VALLEY All week in Johnnie the white flame of purpose burned out every consciousness of weariness, of bodily or mental distaste.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

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

From this reading She had seen a small mountain church over the Ridge by the spring where her moccasin flowers grew; and if there were preaching in it to-day, the boys and girls scouring the surrounding woods during the intermissions would surely find and carry away the orchids.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Physically, the finger of the factory was already laid upon her vigorous young frame; but when Sunday morning came, though there was no bellowing whistle to break in on her slumbers, she waked early, and while nerve and muscle begged achingly for more sleep, she rose with a sense of exhilaration which nothing could dampen.