used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
Jehane
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From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
NIGHT-WORK
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From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
not any; not one
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
Richard
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From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But strange as the bridal had been, so the nuptials were strange, one like the other played to a steel undertone.
at the time that
From this reading When Richard had his Jehane, at first he could not enjoy her.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading NIGHT-WORK BY THE DARK TOWER I chronicle wild doings in this place, and have no time for the sweets of love long denied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rode away with her like a storm; the way was long, the pace furious.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word had passed between them, at least not a reasoned word.
