used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
propose a payment
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
an opposing military force
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE KING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
heart-sick
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From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading FOR THE KING.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
riflemen
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From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE KING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I only know this, that I shall be too heart-sick and tired out to try."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "I don't know," said Pen wearily.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the evening drew near, it was to the two young riflemen as if Nature had joined hands with the enemy and had seemed to bid them stand back and rest while she took up their work and finished it to the bitter end.
