used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
(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 Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
a young person of either sex
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
set up or found
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
Hester
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From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
provoking horror
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
held dear
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
much-needed
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From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
in a strange manner
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
push forcefully
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the meantime, were they guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
which person or people
From this reading ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found intensely interesting.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus it was decided that they should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so strangely thrust upon their hospitality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like her husband, she was filled with a desire to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had, alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With him, though, she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and bravely earned rest of their guests.
