used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
speak to
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don’t you think you are the limit?"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you think you are the limit?"
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Don’t you think you are the limit?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You little wretch—you treacherous minx!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
come together
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
mile-castle
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From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
minxnoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading "You little wretch—you treacherous minx!
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
precisely, exactly
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Don’t you think you are the limit?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading "You little wretch—you treacherous minx!
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
at the time that
From this reading She was on the point of springing up, flinging herself into those unseen arms, when she heard his voice, low and mocking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As in the mile-castle, she had but the time it took him to deliver himself of this courteous address in which to meet the challenge.
which person or people
From this reading IN THE DARK She heard the breathing of one who has ridden hard and far, and right through her there shuddered a thrill so exquisite that for a moment she could not move.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "You little wretch—you treacherous minx!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You little wretch—you treacherous minx!
