used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
in addition
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
Cohen
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From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
Heemskirk
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From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
Hyde
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From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
Miriam
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From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
by chance
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
express in words
From this reading Should she not say it?
Semple
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From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should she not say it?
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In them, Miriam was coming to a decision which at first alarmed her, but which, as it grew familiar, grew also lawful and kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Cohen, with his hands on his staff, and his head in them, sat meditating, perhaps praying; and the hot, silent moments went slowly away.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A word to Van Heemskirk or to the Elder Semple would be sufficient.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was quite certain that her grandfather would not interfere between the young men, and probably he had given Hyde his promise not to do so; but she neither had received a charge, nor entered into any obligation, of silence.
