used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
deliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
Emily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
coins made of gold
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
Granville's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
Lavelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
Lavelle's
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From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
and nothing more
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
Rowgowskii's
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From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Lavelle's hand fell on Rowgowskii's shoulder and hurled him round before him.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
possessing sweep
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
having come into contact
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As that glance touched Emily she started toward her deliverer only to stop.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A pallor as of death was in his face; a fire of irrevocable decision in the glance with which he swept the scene before him into his comprehension.
which person or people
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like the captain of an avenging host marching with banners of flame he came into Emily Granville's vision.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the instant that the sublime spirit of the gold woman conquered the beast who baited her Lavelle burst over the crest of the hill from the southern slope.
