used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
Belfayre
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From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
confined by bonds
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
uttered without voice
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
at any time
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
a young female
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
imploringlyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
the act of departing
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
held dear
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
not any; not one
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
others
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From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
stabverbUS /stæb/
use a knife on
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
Trafford
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From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
Trafford's
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From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
communicated in words
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sometimes Trafford stole in and gazed at the flushed face and too brilliant eyes, and listened to the wild, delirious stream that issued from the parched lips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Trafford rigged up an apology for a tent under that tree, and dwelt there while the doctor was carrying on the grim fight with Death in the hut.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading His name was ever on those lips--sometimes breathed with a passionate tenderness, sometimes uttered imploringly, at others thrilling with womanly indignation; and every time she spoke his name her voice went to Trafford’s heart like a distinct stab.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was bound up in her, heart and soul; he forgot everything but this girl, whom he loved with a love which would turn his life to a hell or a heaven.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He forgot that he was the Duke of Belfayre, and no more thought of writing home than he thought of leaving her.
