used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
Celeste
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From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading MASKED FOES.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No; I remain here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
MASKEDadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading MASKED FOES.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; I remain here."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
go across or through
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
on the contrary
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
road-agents
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From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
Seldon
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From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
people who are wounded
From this reading He knew the merciless nature of the road-agents, and that if they fired without challenging him, she stood, in as much danger as he did of being killed or wounded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So he said: "I would much rather that you should go inside the coach, especially until we pass the Dead Line."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The brave response of Celeste Seldon pleased the young miner, though he did not wish her to remain upon the box.
