used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
beguileverbUS /bɪˈɡaɪl/
influence by slyness
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
propose a payment
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
bright-eyed
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From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading BROKEN CHORDS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
Callista
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From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
CHORDSnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading BROKEN CHORDS.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
familiars
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From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
set up or found
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
go away from a place
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
without good reason
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
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 He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
overmatched
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From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
be seated
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
express in speech
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
strummingverbUS /ˈstrʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “strum” — sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
sulkingverbUS /ˈsʌlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she found in Lance a power of silence that so far overmatched her own as to leave her daunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading AFTER the episode of the ruined venison, Callista tried sulking--refusing to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
which person or people
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He returned now from his long expeditions, to hang up his wild meat in the grove, and thereafter to sit bright-eyed and silent across the hearth from her, whistling, under his breath, or strumming lightly on his banjo.
but in spite of that
From this reading Callista was a concrete, objective individual, yet she grew to recognize the resources of one who had for his familiars dreams that he could bid to stand at his knee and beguile his leisure or his loneliness.
