used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
speak to
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
CLOSESnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
Darrell
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From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
FALSEHOODnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
FORGETSverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
LOSELY
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From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
PORTICOnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
REWEAVES
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From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
RIVER-SIDE
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From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
SLEEPSnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
strided
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From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JASPER LOSELY SLEEPS UNDER THE PORTICO FROM WHICH FALSEHOOD WAS BORNE BY BLACK HORSES.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading With crest erect and a positive sense of elation, of animal joy that predominated over hunger, fatigue, remorse, he strided on--he knew not whither.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had vindicated his claim to hardihood and address, which it seemed to him he had forfeited in his interview with Darrell.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading HE FORGETS A PROMISE, REWEAVES A SCHEME, VISITS A RIVER-SIDE, AND A DOOR CLOSES ON THE STRONG MAN AND THE GRIM WOMAN.
people who are wounded
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Jasper, had satisfied the wild yearnings of his wounded vanity.
