used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
(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 Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
dearly loved
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
don't
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From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
one or the other of two
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
epistles
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From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
the literary culture
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
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 Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
on one occasion
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
with little or no delay
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
Quarren
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From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
Rix
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From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
shop-work
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From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
not in physical motion
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
Strelsa
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From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
express a supposition
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
carry out
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
propel through the air
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading To which he answered vigorously, begging her to hold out--either fit herself for employment--or throw her fortunes in with his and take the chances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there was a long letter of description and amusing narrative from her, in which, here and there, she became almost sentimental over phases of rural beauty; and he replied at equal length telling her about his new shop-work in detail.
Witch-Hollow
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From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Suddenly, out of a clear sky, there came from her a short, dry, and deliberate letter mentioning once more her critical worldly circumstances and the necessity of confronting them promptly and with intelligence and decision.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rix dear," she answered, "don't you suppose I have thought of that?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Since Quarren had left Witch-Hollow, he and Strelsa had exchanged half-a-dozen letters of all sorts--gay, impersonal notes, sober epistles reflecting more subdued moods, then letters fairly sparkling with high spirits and the happy optimism of young people discovering that there is more of good than evil in a world still really almost new to them.
