Chapter IX · Marian

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

anew

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

(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 Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

favorite

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

placed crosswise

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

give expression to

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

more quickly

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

a young female

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

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From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

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 She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

immediately past

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

and nothing more

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

only a very short time before

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

move hurridly

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

express in words

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

in or at that place or location

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading How she had come thus far safely she scarce could tell.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

up to a particular time

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

at the time that

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

in or at the place that

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

which person or people

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She only knew that every body had been kind to her, and asked her where she wished to go; until now the last dreadful change was made—the blue Hudson was crossed—Albany was far behind, and she was fast nearing New York.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Onward and onward—faster and faster flew the night Express, and the wishes of nearly all the passengers kept pace with the speed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Night and day she had traveled, always with the same dull, dreary sense of pain—the same idea that to her the world would never be pleasant, the sunshine bright, or the flowers sweet again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading One there was, however, a pale faced, blue-eyed girl, who dreaded the time when the cars would reach their destination, and she be in New York!