used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
blabbedverbUS /blæbd/
inflected form of “blab” — divulge confidential information or secrets
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
placed crosswise
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
divisible by two
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
a young female
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
the act of departing
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
Marjorie's
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From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
not any; not one
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun was sinking when they started up the spur, and unconsciously Jason hurried his steps and the girl followed hard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
at the time that
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Together they were going back into their own, but the clutch of the new was tight on both, and while neither could have explained, there was the same thought in each mind, the same nameless dissatisfaction in each heart, and both were in the throes of the same new birth.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading She even felt that the scorn in Marjorie's face was not personal, but she had shrunk from it as from the sudden lash of a whip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stranger girl, too, had not blabbed but had even seemed to smile her forgiveness when Mavis turned, with no good-by, to follow Jason.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Hand in hand the two little mountaineers had crossed the threshold of a new world that day.
