used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
Ashburton
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From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
Bramber
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From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
Kate
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From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no step at the back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
Pasco
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From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
the season of growth
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
having a supporting base
From this reading He held up his arms to receive her; she was standing preparing to spring.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There was no step at the back.
tax-cart
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From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no step at the back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he looked up, he exclaimed, “They are planets!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Bramber sprang from his seat beside Pasco, on the latter drawing up outside the inn at Ashburton, and ran to the back of the tax-cart that he might assist Kate to descend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no step at the back.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are planets?”
