used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
the state of being absent
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
beadedadjectiveUS /ˈbiːdɪd/
covered with beads of liquid
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
Crancé
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From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE EXPLOSION.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
and nothing more
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
the literary culture
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
subject to death
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
peonnounUS /ˈpiːən/
a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
Prébois
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From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLOSION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
communicated in words
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading During Valentine's absence facts of extreme gravity had occurred at the mission.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Louis felt his heart contracted by this shout, to which he was, however, accustomed; a cold perspiration beaded on his temples; a mortal pallor covered his face; and he was forced to lean against a wall lest he should fall, so weak did he feel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
which person or people
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At this moment the advanced posts uttered the cry of "Who goes there?" which was immediately taken up along the whole line.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Count de Prébois Crancé had finished his correspondence, and held in his hand the letters he had just written, while he gave a peon, already mounted, his final instructions.
