Chapter XXI · Dead Ashes

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From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

(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 The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

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

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

make a strident sound

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

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From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

placed in a grave

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

past form of “counsel” — give advice to

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

made dim or less bright

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

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From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

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

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

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From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

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From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

set up or found

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

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From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

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

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

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

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

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

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

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

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

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

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

give equal rights to; of women and minorities

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

a brief written record

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

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

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

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

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

a course of conduct

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

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From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

make visible

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

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

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

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

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

up to a particular time

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

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

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

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

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.

in or at the place that

From this reading John Bonyton and his band of warriors had ascended nearly to the foot of the Pejipscot Falls, where they waited till the first streak of light should send them on their deadly path.

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

From this reading The moon had set, and the stars were dimmed by dark clouds, which flitted across the sky, and now and then disburdened themselves in heavy drops.

during the time that

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

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

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

which person or people

From this reading The sagamore had not slept, but his chiefs were couched under the overhanging trees, amid the dense underbrush, and all were buried in profound slumber, while he had whiled away the hours in thought of her who had been to him the one star in the sky of his destiny.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Gusts of wind swayed the old woods to and fro, and sent the autumnal leaves whirling and eddying on the wings of the fitful blast.

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

From this reading He knew that Acashee would never reveal the secret of the fate of Hope; therefore he had counseled to liberate her, and note in what direction her steps should lead, and he well divined that there Hope would be found.