used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
for the reason that
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading He stood irresolute, unable to think.
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 But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
ravished
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From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To go or to stay, the question daunted his powers of decision.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood irresolute, unable to think.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He stood irresolute, unable to think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stood irresolute, unable to think.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He stood irresolute, unable to think.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he realized that Nancy's safety depended upon him.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
at the time that
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Edward's elation vanished when he thought of his sister shut helplessly in the temple from which he had got free.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But there was no vigorous response of energy because he knew, if he ran the whole distance home, Nancy might be ravished and murdered or carried far into the mountains before he could bring help.
