used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You're sure, James?" asked Genevieve.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
next to; at the side of
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
bridge-service
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From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
Dolores
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From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
Genevieve
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From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
It's
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From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
information about recent and important events
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
others
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From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
protectress
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From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You're sure, James?" asked Genevieve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
Vievie
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From this reading Before Genevieve could reach the others, Lord James and Dolores came toward her, and Dolores cried out the joyful news: "It's safe, Vievie!--the bridge is safe now!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
in or at the place that
From this reading Genevieve was hastening out the track to where her father and Dolores and Lord James stood beside the heavily loaded bridge-service train.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Blake will be ashore in a few minutes."
but in spite of that
From this reading THE FUTURE COUNTESS As the fugitive and his protectress passed out through the verandah and turned away from the bridge toward the car, they were relieved to see that Blake was not yet in sight.
You're
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From this reading "You're sure, James?" asked Genevieve.
