Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

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

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

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From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

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From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

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

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

a social unit living together

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

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From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

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

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

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

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

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

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

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

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

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

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

showing a lack of attention or care

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

in a close manner

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

set afire

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

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 It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

in a moody manner

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

except for; apart from

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

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

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

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

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

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

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Earlier than was his custom he bade her good-night and took himself moodily away.

in the direction of

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

the activity of making visits

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Often her eyes wandered away from the bone-yellow pages of the ancient document and grew pensive in dreamy meditation.

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

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

at the time that

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

during the time that

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

which person or people

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then Dorothy Harper kindled a lamp and hastened to the attic where she sat with her head bowed over the old diary while the house, save for herself, slept and the moon rode down toward the west.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading It was a distraite maiden who greeted the visiting swain that night and one so inattentive to his wooing that his silences became long, under discouragement, and his temper sullen.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading This record was opening, for her, the door of intimately wrought history upon the past of her family and her nation when both had been in their bravest youth.