used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
bar-room
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From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
Brennett
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From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
Chattalla
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From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
evokeverbUS /ɪˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
not accessible to view
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
a particular point in time
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
the act of departing politely
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
petuniasnounUS /pəˈtuːniəz/
plural of “petunia” — any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
riotingnounUS /ˈraɪətɪŋ/
a state of disorder involving group violence
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
hurting
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
believed likely
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE storm was over by the time he reached Chattalla.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The moon had risen; wherever its rays fell they seemed to evoke a lily in the picturesque waste of a garden, that lay at one side of the little hotel; there were petunias hidden somewhere, and honeysuckle, their fragrance all freshened by the rain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind and the breaking clouds were rioting through the deep blue sky.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His sore heart was instinct with tender recollections as he leaned out of the bar-room window, recognizing the fragrance of old-fashioned flowers, the pride of country gardens--he had not seen their like since his early childhood.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It took him back for a moment, and in that moment he forgot the baffling wonder and dismay that had possessed him; for since parting with Brennett he had been groping blindly about in a maze of conjecture for those secret motives which he suspected.
