adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
erstadverb
at a previous time
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
fellow-farer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
green-sleeved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
hauberknoun
a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
RideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
strange-fashioned
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From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
surcoatnoun
a loose outer coat usually of rich material
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stepped lightly up to Ralph with a cheerful smiling countenance and a ruddy colour in her cheeks, but her eyes moist as if she could scarce keep back the tears for joy of the morning's meeting.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rose at once, and looked about for his fellow, but saw her not, and for some moments of time he thought he had but dreamed of her; but he saw that the fire had been quickened from its embers, and close by lay the hauberk and strange-fashioned helm, and the sword of the damsel, and presently he saw her coming through the trees barefoot, with the green-sleeved silken surcoat hanging below the knees and her hair floating loose about her.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
WoodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then she said in her sweet clear voice: "Hail fellow-farer! now begins the day's work.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They Ride the Wood Under the Mountains When Ralph woke on the morrow it was broad day as far as the trees would have it so.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He thought her fairer than erst, and made as if he would put his arms about her, but she held a little aloof from him, blushing yet more.
