used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
(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 "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
banenounUS /beɪn/
something causing misery or death
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
bosoms
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From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
chillinessnoun
the property of being moderately cold
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
How
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From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
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 A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
Lucie
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From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
Lucie's
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From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
rancornounUS /ˈræŋkər/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
ringlets
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From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
not in physical motion
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
a state of acute pain
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading An expression of deep and quiet thought marked her countenance, though the mental suffering she had so recently endured might still be traced in her pale cheek, which was half shaded by the ringlets of jetty hair, that fell profusely around it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening of that day was serene and cloudless, and the breeze which floated from the river had nothing of the chilliness so usual at that season.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few hours of repose restored Lucie's exhausted strength; though the appalling danger from which she had been so providentially rescued, left a far more enduring impression on her mind.
belonging to which person
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lucie sat at an open window, her eyes fixed on the curling waves, which glanced brightly beneath the moon, whose silver beams were blended with the lingering rays of twilight.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "Oh Jealousy! thou bane of pleasing friendship, Thou worst invader of our tender bosoms; How does thy rancor poison all our softness, And turn our gentle natures into bitterness."
