a. mentally powerful
a. powerful in a specific field
I dare say I should have had a strong back.
It was sweet, and she did not know how strong it was.
There is no doubt that the fresh, strong, pure air from the moor had a great deal to do with it.
a. having necessary power, skill, resources
It seemed so silly, she said to herself, to be near it and not be able to get in.
Huck closed up and shortened his distance, now, for they would never be able to see him.
I do not know enough about the wonderfulness of undiscovered things to be able to explain how this had happened to him.
n. a branch of knowledge studied, especially in a system of education
n. something being talked about or considered
Tom concluded to let Huck lead up to the subject.
But at last he asked a question which opened up a new subject.
Meantime the subject of the arrest was being canvassed in every different form.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 5. The Marriage-Feast. v. perceive the meaning of
v. have knowledge as on a particular subject
Any robin could understand Dickon, so his presence was not even disturbing.
She could not understand how such a surly man could make such a coaxing sound.
The robin thought he spoke this gibberish to them because they were not intelligent enough to understand feathered speech.
n. (plural) weapons
The new-born lamb was in his arms and the little red fox trotted by his side.
He stretched himself out to his tallest height and he threw out his arms exultantly.
Alice looked up, and there stood the Queen in front of them, with her arms folded, frowning like a thunderstorm.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollContext Highlight In CHAPTER IX. The Mock Turtle's Story a. wonderful; very pleasing or satisfying
The book was a beautiful one with superb colored illustrations and he turned to one of them.
She was uplifted by a sudden feeling that he looked quite beautiful in spite of his thinness.
He lay thinking for a while and then Mary saw his beautiful smile begin and gradually change his whole face.
a. with little or no light
n. the absence of light
I only drove over it in the dark.
It was quite dark when she awakened again.
His face was pitifully white and there were dark circles round his eyes.
a. of superior quality; of high or highest grade
ad. very well.
But he was in a fine rage, nevertheless.
But the other boys told him the fine clothes would come fast enough, after they should have begun their adventures.
She thought Mrs. Medlock the most disagreeable person she had ever seen, with her common, highly colored face and her common fine bonnet.
a. in a suitable state for an action or situation; fully prepared
Therefore he must now begin to get ready.
A little later the nurse made Colin ready.
By this time the dental instruments were ready.
n. a piece of open land for public use
a. widespread; general; ordinary
Their speed was slow, however, because pitfalls were somewhat common, and had to be guarded against.
But you yourself do not belong to the common order; and I, as you know well, have from a child followed in your footsteps.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE SHADOW Plaints made in common are almost prayers, and prayers where two or three are gathered together invoke the mercy of heaven.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27. n. stain, spot, line, etc., especially one that spoils the appearance of something
Then he showed them the mark, and they knew that what he had said was true.
Grimms' Fairy Tales By The Brothers GrimmContext Highlight In THE KING OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN Nearly four years had passed away; at the end of the second he had ceased to mark the lapse of time.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27. Then they all stuck a pin in their fingers to get blood to sign with, and I made my mark on the paper.
v. excite the attention of something
n. the state of wanting to know or learn about something
Mrs. Medlock saw this, and as she was a talkative woman she continued with more interest.
Having made this discovery she naturally thought it of enough interest to communicate to Colin.
Martha was waiting for her and the trouble in her face had been temporarily replaced by interest and curiosity.
v. (past participle) mark words on the surface of some material with a pen
It was written and signed by Albert.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian. Nothing shall be written without your permission.
The instant the letter was written, Carlini seized it, and hastened to the plain to find a messenger.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits. n. length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed
n. a certain time in history
It seemed to him an age since he was there before.
The three weeks he spent on his back this time seemed an entire age.
The master, Mr. Dobbins, had reached middle age with an unsatisfied ambition.
a. other than the persons or things mentioned
ad. if not, usually preceded by or
Who would not give all else for two.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollContext Highlight In CHAPTER X. The Lobster Quadrille There was nothing else to do, so Alice soon began talking again.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollContext Highlight In CHAPTER I. Down the Rabbit-Hole You remind me of some one else who loved the earth and things that grow.
n. a unit that is part of some military service
v. drive against resistance
He again struck it, and with greater force.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 24. The Secret Cave. He had advanced at first, but stopped at the sight of this display of force.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 8. The Chateau D'If. There all the thoughts which had disturbed me during my year of constant agony came back with double force.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 67. At the Office of the King's Attorney. ad. during the first part of a period of time
a. done before the expected time
This is a pretty early tick, I reckon.
Of course Mary did not waken early the next morning.
There was a weak attempt at applause, but it died early.
a. without stop or interruption
v. (past tense) persist in an activity or process
They continued to whisper for some little time.
At recess Tom continued his flirtation with Amy with jubilant self-satisfaction.
The stillness continued; the master searched face after face for signs of guilt.
pron. all things; all the things of a group or class
Perhaps everything is dead in it already.
Also she began to believe that he knew everything in the world about flowers.
There were gardens and paths and big trees, but everything looked dull and wintry.
ad. happening unexpectedly
ad. quickly and without warning
Martha suddenly looked confused.
Presently he got rather interested and suddenly made a suggestion.
While she was looking at the place where it had been, it suddenly appeared again.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollContext Highlight In CHAPTER VI. Pig and Pepper a. gone by in time and no longer existing
prep. later than something; after
Fears for the Eggs became things of the past.
I fidgeted up and down the raft, abusing myself to myself, and Jim was fidgeting up and down past me.
The sun was deepening the gold of its lances, the bees were going home and the birds were flying past less often.
a. extending far down from the top or surface
ad. far on in time
They always had plenty to do after a warm deep sinking rain.
She asked a great many questions and her blue eyes were full of deep thinking.
The wind itself had ceased and a brilliant, deep blue sky arched high over the moorland.
v. do something
n. anything done; performance
He did not act as the other humans did.
His aunt detected the act and made him let it go.
Becky, glancing in at a window behind him at the moment, saw the act, and moved on, without discovering herself.
v. come together, face to face
v. become acquainted with; be introduced to
Mercedes and the old man rushed to meet the shipowner and greeted him at the door.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 5. The Marriage-Feast. No one went to meet or speak to them and they seemed to open doors and look into rooms.
But the sausage remained so long away, that they became uneasy, and the bird flew out to meet him.
Grimms' Fairy Tales By The Brothers GrimmContext Highlight In THE MOUSE, THE BIRD, AND THE SAUSAGE n. the direction which is on the right of a person facing the rising sun
No use to take it away till we start south.
The door to it was at the south end, and was padlocked.
Just at this time the famous massacres took place in the south of France.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 44. The Vendetta. a. easy to perceive, understand
v. make by removing any obstruction
Suddenly a clear rippling little sound broke out near her and she turned round.
After supper there was still a long clear twilight to work in and that was her quiet time.
The wind swept in soft big breaths down from the moor and was strange with a wild clear scented sweetness.
n. a prepared way, usually with a smooth hard surface, along which wheeled vehicles can travel
I must go up the road and waylay him.
I took up the river road as hard as I could put.
A brougham stood on the road before the little outside platform.
prep. in the direction of
a. in progress
She went toward the wall and found that there was a green door in the ivy, and that it stood open.
Once when she was walking toward him he picked up his spade and turned away as if he did it on purpose.
She skipped down the walk toward him and he lifted his head and looked at her with a curious expression.
n. a thing made to be similar or identical to another
v. make a similar or identical version of; reproduce
Well, then, if you did, depend upon it, Fernand picked it up, and either copied it or caused it to be copied; perhaps, even, he did not take the trouble of recopying it.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 5. The Marriage-Feast. Then he carried Haidee to her room, resigned her to the care of her attendants, and returning to his study, which he shut quickly this time, he again copied the destroyed will.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 90. The Meeting. a. not high or tall
ad. near the ground, floor, or base
Then they both bowed low, and their curls got entangled together.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollContext Highlight In CHAPTER VI. Pig and Pepper A wind was rising and making a singular, wild, low, rushing sound.
She was with a fair young man and they stood talking together in low strange voices.
n. the direction to the left of one facing the rising sun
It was the little robber maiden, who, tired of being at home, had determined to make a journey to the north; and afterwards in another direction, if that did not please her.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE SNOW QUEEN v. think of again, have recollection
She had not expected him to remember her at all and her hard little heart grew quite warm.
But if everyone had got well again, surely some one would remember and come to look for her.
He was an ignorant old man and a tactless old man and he could only remember the things he had heard.
a. of or being what exists or happens ordinarily in the world
They had concealed a natural chasm which led under the rock.
It was such a real voice and it seemed so natural that he should hear it.
He understood by a sort of instinct so natural that he did not know it was understanding.
n. any of the threadlike strands growing from the skin
n. a very small amount, degree, as of time or space
Her hair was ruffled on her forehead and her cheeks were bright pink.
She had a little thin face and a little thin body, thin light hair and a sour expression.
Her black dress made her look yellower than ever, and her limp light hair straggled from under her black crepe hat.
v. move or cause to move in a specified direction
n. a ticket or permit
Upon this bed the Princess was to pass the night.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE REAL PRINCESS The Councillor stood still, and watched a most strange procession pass by.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE He could not conceive how this came to pass, for he never saw a human being in his house, and no one could have concealed himself in it.