alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MISS MARSDEN ASKS SOMBRE QUESTIONS.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
Harcourt
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From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
Hemstead
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From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
Lottie
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From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
MARSDEN
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From this reading MISS MARSDEN ASKS SOMBRE QUESTIONS.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MARSDEN ASKS SOMBRE QUESTIONS.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading His confidence, moreover, communicated itself to her.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
PullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
QUESTIONSnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading MISS MARSDEN ASKS SOMBRE QUESTIONS.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
SOMBREadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading MISS MARSDEN ASKS SOMBRE QUESTIONS.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lottie Marsden, although greatly alarmed by their critical situation, was naturally too courageous to give way utterly to fear, and not so terrified but that she could note all Hemstead did; and for some reason she believed he would be equal to the emergency.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading She saw that he did not jerk or saw on the reins at first, but, bracing his large powerful frame, drew steadily back, and that the horses yielded somewhat to his masterful grasp.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pull," cried Harcourt, excitedly; "you can hold them."
