used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
Cameron
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From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
Cameron's
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From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
at any time
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
opinion or judgment
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
intense and profound fear
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
and nothing more
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
SWEETHEARTSnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading The threat against the life of Doctor Cameron had not only stirred her martyr blood: it had roused the latent heroism of a beautiful girlhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heritage of centuries of heroic blood from the martyrs of old Scotland began to flash its inspiration from the past.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
undimmedadjective
not made dim or less bright
From this reading To her he had ever been the lover and the undimmed hero of her girlish dreams.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
at the time that
From this reading SWEETHEARTS When the first shock of horror at her husband's peril passed, it left a strange new light in Mrs. Cameron's eyes.
which person or people
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her heart beat with the unconscious life of men and women who had stood in the stocks, and walked in chains to the stake with songs on their lips.
