aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
on or to one side
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
a special loved one
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
divisible by two
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
a young female
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
held up in the air
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
held dear
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
by chance
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jay Gardiner had taken fate in his own hands.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was deeply absorbed in thinking about this as the cab stopped at the park entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Come, my darling!" exclaimed Jay, kissing fondly the beautiful face upturned to him, "we will alight and talk over our plans for the future."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She clung to him, as he with tender care, lifted her from the vehicle.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He had married the girl he loved, casting aside every barrier that lay between them, even to facing the wrath, and, perhaps, the world's censure in deserting the girl to whom he was betrothed, but whom he did not love.
