used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
(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 Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
ASSASSINnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading THE ASSASSIN AT WORK.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ASSASSIN AT WORK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
held dear
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
Maltravers
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From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
over-indulgent
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From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
succumbingverbUS /səˈkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSASSIN AT WORK.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a fortnight he was out of danger.
in or at the place that
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Maltravers returned to London, rejoicing that her child was saved to her, for with all his faults she loved him with the strong intensity of a fond and over-indulgent mother.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ASSASSIN AT WORK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The doctor predicted that his recovery would be slow, and advised that he should remain where he was until his strength was fully established.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Thanks to his youth, aided, by a strong and vigorous constitution, Lord Maltravers passed through the valley of the shadow of death without succumbing to the fell destroyer.
