adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
CARRIAGEnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The coachman had got the horses in hand again, and was driving slowly; perhaps he expected to be stopped.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
Thomasson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The girl, indeed, was in no mood to be lightly scared; she had gone through too much.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE Mr. Thomasson was mistaken in supposing that it was the jerk, caused by the horses' start, which drew from Julia the scream he heard as the carriage bounded forward and whirled into the night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as, believing herself alone, she sank back on the seat--at the moment that the horses plunged forward--her hand, extended to save herself, touched another hand: and the sudden contact in the dark, conveying to her the certainty that she had a companion, with all the possibilities the fact conjured up, more than excused an involuntary cry.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The answer, as she recoiled, expecting the worst, was a sound between a sigh and a grunt; followed by silence.
