something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
Adele
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From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
(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 When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
an occurrence of something
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading WHAT FATE HAS ORDAINED.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT FATE HAS ORDAINED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
held dear
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
not any; not one
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
ORDAINEDadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading WHAT FATE HAS ORDAINED.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
terror-strickenadjective
struck or filled with terror
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Adele had for ancestors, on her father's side of the house, valiant Frenchmen, and she inherited some of their courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT FATE HAS ORDAINED.
at the time that
From this reading When she saw the one she loved so well in the power of this rough assassin, all fear fled for the time being from her heart, and she was brave.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she alone had been threatened Adele could not help being terror-stricken, but now the case was quite altered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Red Goliath had paid no attention to her after Mason so suddenly appeared upon the scene of action, and in this disregard he proved his complete ignorance of the young girl's bravery.
