adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
Babbie
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From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
EGYPTIANnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading STORY OF THE EGYPTIAN.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
Gavin
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From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
Gavin's
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From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
how
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From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORY OF THE EGYPTIAN.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
overboldadjective
improperly forward or bold
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
school-house
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From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORY OF THE EGYPTIAN.
suppliants
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From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY OF THE EGYPTIAN.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Egyptian had gone on her knees when she heard Gavin speak of her.
Windyghoul
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From this reading Gavin was to be satisfied if he were told that no evil had befallen her he loved, and all the way between the school-house and Windyghoul Babbie craved for no more than Gavin's life.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading God gives us more than, were we not overbold, we should dare to ask for, and yet how often (perhaps after saying "Thank God" so curtly that it is only a form of swearing) we are suppliants again within the hour.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now they had got their desires; but do you think they were content?
