used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
Chalmetta
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From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
Emily
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From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
death of a person
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her name and her home were virtually restored to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her name and her home were virtually restored to her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Her name and her home were virtually restored to her.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
state-room
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From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emily retired to her state-room on that dreadful night entirely relieved from the distressing anticipations which had before oppressed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Her name and her home were virtually restored to her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her name and her home were virtually restored to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We left the Chalmetta in a situation which demands explanation.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell; Then shrieked the timid, and stood still the brave; Then some leaped overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave."
