used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
chirruping
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From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
Drummond
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From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
the organ of sight
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
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 It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
a particular point in time
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
passion's
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From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
with speed
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
she'll
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From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
SIBYL'S
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From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
male cat
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The cottage door was open to admit the pleasant sunshine, and Willard paused for a moment to view the scene before he entered.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Tom went bustling about the room in her usual breezy, chirruping way, talking incessantly, but in a subdued tone, as though afraid of disturbing some one.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Curiosity to see the rescued ones prompted the visit as much as any other feeling; and he walked along rapidly, viewing the scene of desolation which the preceding night's tempest had left.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading It was late in the afternoon of the following day when Willard Drummond left the lodge for Mrs. Tom's cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
but in spite of that
From this reading SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE "There is a shadow in her eye, A languor in her frame; Yet rouse her spirit and she'll glow With passion's fiercest flame."--T.W.H.
