used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
anew
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
BREACHverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
DebatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
despatched
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From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
Dorimare
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From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
ENDYMION
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From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
made afraid
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
immediately past
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
LEERverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
Moonlove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
on one occasion
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
move hurridly
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
unflaggingadjectiveUS /ənˈflæɡɪŋ/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, was not the case, and he was confronted with another frightful contingency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Moonlove had last been seen running, at a speed so great and so unflagging as to hint at some sustaining force that was more than human, due West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if she were making for the Debatable Hills?
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENDYMION LEER LOOKS FRIGHTENED, AND A BREACH IS MADE IN AN OLD FRIENDSHIP Master Ambrose fully expected on reaching home to find that one of the grooms he had despatched after Moonlove had returned with her in safe custody.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once across those hills she would never again be seen in Dorimare.
