used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT REST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
BreatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
make calm or still
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
put or send forth
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
gaspsnounUS /ɡæsps/
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
Godolphin
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From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
with low volume
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AT REST.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
ruddier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
with low volume
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
not in physical motion
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Breathe softly, tread gently, for it is the chamber of the dying!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
precisely as stated
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The spirit is indeed on its wing, hovering on the very isthmus which separates time from eternity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small shaded lamp throws its subdued light upon the room, blending with the ruddier hue cast by the fire.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
but in spite of that
From this reading The white, wan face of Maria Godolphin lies quietly on the not whiter pillow; her breath comes in short gasps, and may be heard at a distance; otherwise she is calm and still; the sweet soft eyes are open yet, and the world and its interests, so far as cognizance goes, has not closed.
