Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

anew

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

surprising greatly

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

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

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

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From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

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

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

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

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

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From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

the light of the Moon

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

according to the clock

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

a woman priest

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

possessing material wealth

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

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

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was late now, not far from one o'clock, and around her the terrible silence of a still night.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

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

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

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

From this reading Though Rachel was unfit for letter-writing, she was still more unfit for slumber.

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

From this reading The suddenness and the nature of the disclosures were dream-like and unreal, and the image of Dorcas remained impressed upon her sight; not like Dorcas, though the same, but something ghastly, wan, glittering, and terrible, like a priestess at a solitary sacrifice.

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 RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She leaned her temple on her hand, and her rich light hair half covered her fingers, and her amazing interview with Dorcas was again present with her, and the same feeling of bewilderment.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading RACHEL LAKE SEES WONDERFUL THINGS BY MOONLIGHT FROM HER WINDOW.