anew
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
crossroadsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsroʊdz/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You must go to the same place for several days.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
FRANCIS
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From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You must go to the same place for several days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
and nothing more
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You must go to the same place for several days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You must go to the same place for several days.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
Stafford
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From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANCIS TO THE FRONT The next morning Francis was early at the crossroads but although she waited for several hours neither Mary nor any of her party appeared.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I feel sure that if Mary can compass it she will fare that way again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is our only hope of opening up communication with her."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It is as I thought it would be," said Lord Stafford, "but we must not be discouraged.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must go to the same place for several days.
