used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
in actual fact
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
next to; at the side of
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
a young person of either sex
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
dream-heroes
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From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
Ellice's
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From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
to come or go into
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed like a wave of returning life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed like a wave of returning life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It seemed like a wave of returning life.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed like a wave of returning life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
unusual or striking
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
not in physical motion
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the rays of the sun
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The fear and agony and joy of the night's vision gave a singular charm to the meeting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It startled her to find she still retained the capability of being moved by the sound of a man's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It seemed like a wave of returning life.
at the time that
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her heart quickened as she saw him enter the dining-room and look around for her--and when his eyes fell upon her a light filled his face which was akin to the morning.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This dream gave to Clement, in Ellice's eyes, a glamour of mystery and power--beyond the subtlety of words, and she met him in a spirit of awe and wonder, such as a child might feel to find one of its dream-heroes actually beside the fireside in the full sunlight of the morning.
