Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

later than; following

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

anew

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Where are you?"

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

at any time

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Mother!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My mother!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Another instant, and they were clasped in close embrace as if nothing should ever separate them again.

at the time that

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

in or at the place that

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

but in spite of that

From this reading JESSICA'S STORY Though it had seemed as a lifetime to impatient Jessica that she had been kept in the cave, after Pedro's arrival there, in reality it was less than an hour; and it was yet early in the day when a cry she had expected never to hear again, rang through the room where Gabriella Trent was lying.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Where are you?"