adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
Doone
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From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
Exmoornoun
horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
Gwenny
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From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
interdictnounUS /ˈɪntərdɪkt/
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
LEADSnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
Lorna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
REAPINGverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
REVELLING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'I have nothing now to fear, John,' she had said to me, as we parted; 'it is true that I am spied and watched, but Gwenny is too keen for them.
well-contrived
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From this reading For she was safe; I knew that daily by a mode of signals well-contrived between us now, on the strength of our experience.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Therefore do not squeeze my hand, John; I am safe without it, and you do not know your strength.'
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While I have my grandfather to prevent all violence; and little Gwenny to keep watch on those who try to watch me; and you, above all others, John, ready at a moment, if the worst comes to the worst--this neglected Lorna Doone was never in such case before.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING Although I was under interdict for two months from my darling--'one for your sake, one for mine,' she had whispered, with her head withdrawn, yet not so very far from me--lighter heart was not on Exmoor than I bore for half the time, and even for three quarters.
