used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PALACE AND A PRISON.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PALACE AND A PRISON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
confined by bonds
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A PALACE AND A PRISON.
PixienounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A PALACE AND A PRISON.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
Raft's
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From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
Sophia
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From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Their limbs were still bound, but they could turn upon their sides or backs, and look into the quiet, starlit sky.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had never thought to be grateful to a Pixie, but they felt gratitude toward the smuggler as he cut the bands upon their mouths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Faith and Sophia were much relieved by Raft's considerate act.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Their minds were in a whirl of wonder, uncertainty, terror.
