used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GIRL FROM FAR AWAY.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE GIRL FROM FAR AWAY.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GIRL FROM FAR AWAY.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL FROM FAR AWAY.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “My hero! my hero!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My hero! my hero!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
and nothing more
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
powder-keg
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From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
except for; apart from
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL FROM FAR AWAY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was like a dream to Frank, and he looked up at that face, which was now filled with an expression of agony, as the girl’s lips moved, and he heard her whisper:
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was still a dream, but these words suddenly changed the scene, and he was transported to the depths of a deep forest, far away in Maine, close to the Canadian border.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did I save you from the powder-keg only to see you killed like this?”
