used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
on or to one side
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
Braelands
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From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
Braelands's
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From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
Christina's
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From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
Death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
fisher-laddie
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From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
Janet
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From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
Janet's
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From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
not any; not one
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
go across or through
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
having a supporting base
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she made no opposition to Braelands's entrance; indeed, there was an expression of pity on her face as she moved aside to let him pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he flung the reins to a fisher-laddie, and bounded up the rocky platform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janet was standing in the door of Christina's cottage talking to the minister.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went in noiselessly, reverently, suddenly awed by the majesty of Death's presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AMONG HER OWN PEOPLE Braelands rode like a man possessed, furiously, until he reached the foot of the cliff on which Janet's and Christina's cottages stood.
