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Chapter III
"But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine." SCOTT. At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes. In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?" "I am Mrs. Woodford, my dear child.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
causing or relating to death
From this reading “"But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."”
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
an old word for “yours”
From this reading “"But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"”
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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 "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Mrs. Woodford, my dear child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
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From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
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From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
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From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
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From this reading "I am Mrs. Woodford, my dear child.
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From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
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From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
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From this reading "I am Mrs. Woodford, my dear child.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
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From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
causing or relating to death
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
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From this reading SCOTT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
at the time that
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
in or at the place that
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
which person or people
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last came a wakening with intelligence in the eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But wist I of a woman bold Who thrice my brow durst sign, I might regain my mortal mould, As fair a form as thine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the summer morning light that streamed through the chinks of the shutters Mrs. Woodford perceived the glance of inquiry, and when she brought some cool drink, a rational though feeble voice asked those first questions, "Who? and where?"
