used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
(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 His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
Blackmore's
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From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
exhale hard
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
Charlie
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From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
defences
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From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was not only pain, but a painful desire to understand, which moved her.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the act of giving
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the act of departing
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only pain, but a painful desire to understand, which moved her.
Janet
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From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
immediately past
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
full of life and energy
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was not only pain, but a painful desire to understand, which moved her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
not any; not one
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
and nothing more
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was not only pain, but a painful desire to understand, which moved her.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was not only pain, but a painful desire to understand, which moved her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
except for; apart from
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
express in words
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
having a supporting base
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His lie struck her like a shot, going through all her defences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
male cat
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had almost lied for him, according to Charlie Blackmore’s instructions; lied, or at least suppressed the truth, giving her mother to understand that there was no purpose at all in their ride, but only that they had gone too far--to save him, that he might not be blamed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
at the time that
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Janet went upon no more expeditions with Tom.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But when Tom arrived with his lie all ready, in which there was no hesitation, Janet, standing aghast looking on, too much startled to contradict him or say a word, felt as if he had suddenly landed a blow at her, flung an arrow like the savages she had read of--which went through and through, cutting not only to her heart, but to the last refuge of her intelligence, the recesses of her not too lively brain.
