at or in the front
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “There is danger,” I argued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “There is danger,” I argued.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I must go,” she replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
Knapp
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From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
immediately past
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must go,” she replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
OaklandnounUS /ˈoʊklənd/
a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I must go,” she replied.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I must go,” she replied.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading You had better stop in Oakland for the rest of the night.”
carry out
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY In the tumult of conflicting thoughts that assailed me as we entered on the last stage of our journey, the idea of the perils that might lie ahead fixed my attention for the moment, and I began to feel alarm for the safety of my companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mrs. Knapp,” I said; “there is no need for you to take this journey.
