used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
from appearances alone
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
without deviation
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
the act of discovering something
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
Emilie
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From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
any strong feeling
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
immediately past
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
not any; not one
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
a human being
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
not used up
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
in the near future
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
in the direction of
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, she proceeded directly towards the person, and was soon clasped in his arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
at the time that
From this reading When at last they spoke, it was in broken sentences, yet in a low and subdued voice, as if they were apprehensive of discovery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After remaining here for nearly half an hour, Emilie bade her companion a hasty farewell, and climbing up the rock, with a light and hurried step proceeded toward the tent which had now become her home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Serious Adventures._ It might seem that, under the circumstances described, Emilie would have been surprised and alarmed as the dark figure emerged from the shadow of the rock, and stood forth in the full light of the moon; but she betrayed no such emotion.
but in spite of that
From this reading The meeting was evidently one of affection; yet apparently there was more of grief than joy--for sobs and sighs seemed to choke the utterance of both.
