afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
anew
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
move towards
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
Autogironoun
an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
placed in a grave
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
captor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
DefeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
an opposing military force
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
not accessible to view
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
Linda
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From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
done under pressure
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Bitter tears rushed to her eyes, scalding her face, and she sat as one expecting death, listening to the rhythmic dip of the paddles, as the canoe came closer and closer.
TenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Oh, the cruelty of fate, to deliver her to them again, after her superhuman effort to escape!
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She kept her face hidden until the sound ceased, informing her thereby that the craft had stopped at her side.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Tensely she waited for the harsh snarl of her captor's voice.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _The Enemy in the Autogiro_ Defeated, miserable, hopeless, Linda sank to the ground and buried her face in her hands, waiting for the dreaded approach of her enemies.
