used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
Annis
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From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
dearly loved
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
Mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
and nothing more
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
carry out
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
except if; if not
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mayhap if I laugh enough in sober London I shall grow too giddy and forward in foolish France," returned Annis, gayly; "unless----" "Unless what, dear heart?"
in or to any place at all
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then tears will come easier than laughter, as in truth they have done of late."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would take more than a silver bullet to find its way to my heart while you are besieging heaven's doors in the tumultuous fashion that only women can attain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Unless while I am safe in Paris you are fighting the battles of the king in England.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wherever I may be, your prayers will prove my bulwark," said Captain Breton, confidently.
