used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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filled with fear or apprehension
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anew
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ah
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From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Good heavens! of what am I afraid?
amputatornoun
a surgeon who removes part or all of a limb
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "How many nights is this?" he continued.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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ejaculated
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explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How many nights is this?" he continued.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
not accessible to view
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How many nights is this?" he continued.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "How many nights is this?" he continued.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How many nights is this?" he continued.
used to ask for information about something
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in or at the place that
From this reading The first amputator, the first explorer into Nature's hidden paths, where she guards her secrets so religiously--they only felt the same.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He shivered and looked hastily round as he drew in his breath hard and with a curious catch.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "Ten, and I seem no nearer-- nay, further away, for--ah!" he ejaculated savagely, "there is that wretched coward shrinking again."
