used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
(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 love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
Atherton
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From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
of short duration or distance
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
brutes
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From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
changefuladjective
such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
divisible by two
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
Frederic
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From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
made afraid
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
harm'snounUS /hɑːrmz/
possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
the act of retaining something
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
provoking horror
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
How
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From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
illumines
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From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
a particular point in time
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
not in physical motion
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
go across or through
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
rancors
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From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
RESTOREDverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
term of address for a man
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
moving very fast
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STELLA IS RESTORED TO HER LOVER.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
not known
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as they could be controlled, Sir Frederic and the unknown man raised the slender form, but one glance into her quiet face showed plainly that her life was ended, and that death, even in so horrible a manner, had brought her peace and rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
at the time that
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When love illumines all the day In which we changeful mortals live-- How swift our rancors pass away-- How doubly easy to forgive.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A stalwart pedestrian ran to his assistance, but before the rescued woman could be placed out of harm's way, the other motionless form had been stamped upon and trodden into the earth by the infuriated brutes.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading During the brief moment that the sturdy English driver succeeded in holding back that span of frightened horses, Sir Frederic Atherton sprang from the carriage and by almost superhuman strength, drew from under the threatening hoofs, one of the prostrate women.
