used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
at any time
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
a young female
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
joined in matrimony
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
not one, and not any
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
and nothing more
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
QuixoticadjectiveUS /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
Sanda
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From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
SANDA'S
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From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
except for; apart from
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
Sidi-bel-Abbes
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From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Stanton professed himself not only glad, but thankful, to have Max as a recruit for his expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the priest came and married Sanda to Stanton according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
Touggourt
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From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In his eyes, as in the eyes of the girl, it was enough; for was she not, in the sight of heaven, a wife?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He agreed with Sanda that it would be Quixotic, in the circumstances, to go back to Sidi-bel-Abbes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SANDA'S WEDDING NIGHT What arguments the explorer used none save himself and the priest from Touggourt would ever know.
