used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
Ebba's
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From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
a young female
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
held up in the air
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
overmastering
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From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though almost deprived of consciousness by terror, the poor girl could distinguish, from the movements of her captor, that she was borne down a flight of steps, or some steep descent, and then for a considerable distance along level ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF MYSTERY We shall now return to the night of Ebba's seizure by the mysterious stranger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
at the time that
From this reading Having passed through it, she was deposited on a bench, when, fright overmastering her, her senses completely forsook her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading At length the vehicle stopped, and she was lifted out of it, and carried along a winding passage; after which, the creaking of hinges announced that a door was opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was next placed in a carriage, which was driven with great swiftness, and though it was impossible to conjecture in what direction she was conveyed, it seemed to her terrified imagination as if she were hurried down a precipice, and she expected every moment to be dashed in pieces.
