Chapter XI · Chapter 11

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

later than; following

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nothing had been touched by the savages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

without stop or interruption

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

well in the past; former

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

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From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

destroyed or killed

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

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 After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

the force of workers available

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

disregarded

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

not any; not one

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

not one, and not any

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But nothing had been touched by the savages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

experience anew

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading But nothing had been touched by the savages.

except for; apart from

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Mary—Her meditations—Her capture—Her sad condition—Her mental sufferings—Her escape—Her recapture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

having come into contact

From this reading But nothing had been touched by the savages.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The domestic fowls clustered about her, and received their food from her hands as usual.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

at the time that

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading After they were gone she continued her song, and lingered long over every faded leaf and withered blossom, with no thought of danger whatever, and none of pain, save the regret that her long cherished plants had been forgotten in the consternation of the previous day, and had fallen victims to the frost-king.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading When the men departed for the island in quest of the wolves, Mary was singing over her neglected flowers, at her father’s house in the valley, and her clear ringing notes were distinctly heard by the whole party.