something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
aye
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From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
made afraid
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
a young female
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
not any; not one
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
and nothing more
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
cut with a saw
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
be seated
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
in the near future
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I had no time then for explanation, only for the stern exercising of authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don't attempt to interfere now, my girl; go over to the big chair and sit down."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE HOUSE If she was startled and frightened before, she was doubly so now at this sudden revolt on my part.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading My revolver was in my hand, and she saw it, her eyes wide open.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I was right, if deep down in the girl's heart there was love for me, she would forgive this action as soon as she realized its purpose--aye! she would respect me the more for daring the deed.
