used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
Athalaric
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From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
Camilla
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From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
recognizable; marked
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
a course of conduct
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But he it was, changed in appearance and carriage; more manly, stronger, more decided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sound of approaching footsteps upon the sandy path startled her from her reverie.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The step was so rapid and firm, that she did not expect Athalaric.
accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome, welcome, Camilla!" he cried, in a loud and lively voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To see you here is the best reward for this troublous day."
