absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
anew
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
Coldstream
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From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
divisible by two
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
Mouang
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From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
Moulmeinnoun
a port city of southern Myanmar on the Gulf of Martaban
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
PREACHERnounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading THE PREACHER.
continue talking
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
Tavoy
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From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PREACHER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
to-morrow
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From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
in the direction of
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Coldstream had to repeat the question before Io could even understand it; she was like one awakened from sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Shall we to-morrow proceed again towards Tavoy, or return to Moulmein?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
at the time that
From this reading So entirely was Io absorbed in prayer that she did not notice when Mouang was reached.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are your wishes, my love?” asked Oscar, as he helped his wife out of the litter.
