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Chapter XXVII
"Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty. She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes. Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!" Hillhouse. Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.”
causing or relating to death
From this reading “"Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
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From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
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From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
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From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
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From this reading Hillhouse.
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From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
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From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
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From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
causing or relating to death
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
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From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
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From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her pallid face displayed Something, methought, surpassing mortal beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
up to a particular time
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maud had been so earnest, and so much excited, that the scarcely reflected on the singularity and novelty of her situation, until she was seated, as described at the close of the last chapter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She presently turn'd round, and fixed her large, wild eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brimming with tears, upon me, fetch'd a sigh, As from a riven heart, and cried: He's dead!"
