used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
anew
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
confined by bonds
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
placed in a grave
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
give a description of
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
Fred
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From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
Havnholme
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From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
landing-place
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From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
a human being
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
quitted
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From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
SHIELD-WALL
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From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
Signy
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From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
skeoe
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From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "SO HE SHUT ME IN SHIELD-WALL."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
two times
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
waked
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From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading But neither he nor Fred could utter a Bound when they caught sight of Signy lying under shelter of the skeoe, which had been of like service to many a person before; but never surely to so fair, delicate, and forlorn a creature as she--when she quitted the boat on the previous evening, and sank down on the spot to weep herself into unconsciousness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The sun had gone down, and had risen, and was fast sinking to rest behind the western waves again, but Signy had never moved from the place.
at the time that
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
Yaspard's
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From this reading I have not been able to describe Yaspard's grief when he lost sight of the _Osprey_, and I am less able to describe his joy upon seeing her floating snug against the crags which were the favourite landing-place on Havnholme.
but in spite of that
From this reading Once or twice she had waked up, and gazed wildly around until she had once more realised her position, then with a low cry, that was yet a prayer, she had buried her face in the grass again and lapsed into that state of half slumber, half stupor, which was a merciful relief from the more keen realisation of her position.
