used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
Anerley
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From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
Carroway
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From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
divisible by two
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
ferociouslyadverbUS /fərˈoʊʃɪsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
for this reason
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
Lyth
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From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
MAIDSnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
MERMAIDSnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
swoopsnounUS /swuːps/
plural of “swoop” — (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
at the time that
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading She had too much faith in his manly valor and tender heart to accept the tale exactly as it was told to her; but still she could not resist the fear that in the whirl of conflict, with life against life, he had dealt the death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAIDS AND MERMAIDS Day comes with climbing, night by falling; hence the night is so much swifter.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
a late time of life
From this reading Happiness takes years to build; but misery swoops like an avalanche.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Such, and even more depressing, are the thoughts young folk give way to when their first great trouble rushes and sweeps them into a desert, trackless to the inexperienced hope.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading When Mary Anerley heard, by the zealous offices of watchful friends, that Robin Lyth had murdered Captain Carroway ferociously, and had fled for his life across the seas, first wrath at such a lie was followed by persistent misery.
