past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
in addition
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
BelizenounUS /beˈliːz/
a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
croupiernoun
someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
Desolada
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From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
characterized by great determination
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
a young female
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I LIVE TO KILL HIM."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I LIVE TO KILL HIM."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I LIVE TO KILL HIM."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
immediately past
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I LIVE TO KILL HIM."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
PinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
plantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
determined
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
Sebastian
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From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I LIVE TO KILL HIM."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
unhalting
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From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still she went on, unhalting and resolute, feeling neither fatigue nor heat, or, if she felt them, ignoring them.
at the time that
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was resolved to reach Belize, or to fall dead upon the road or in the forests while attempting to do so.
a Caucasian
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
which person or people
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And thus she came at last to All Pines, seeing the white inn gleaming in the first rays of the sun, it being now past six o'clock; while although her thirst was great, she determined that she would not go near it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
Zara
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From this reading She was known too well there as the girl, Zara, from Desolada, and also as she who acted as croupier for all the dissipated young planters who assembled at the inn to gamble, she doing so especially for Sebastian when he held the bank.
