used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
Ay
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From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
engage in
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
not any; not one
From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
on the contrary
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading "Never mind!" continued he, his countenance assuming an expression partly hopeful, partly reckless.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
have in common
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ay, dearest, you shall share my mountain home, though I may have to make it the home of an outlaw!"
which person or people
From this reading The speaker paused, not as if expecting a reply from her who stood by his side, but rather from his own thoughts.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
but in spite of that
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
Yola
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From this reading "Have no fear of the future, Yola.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Worst come worst, you shall yet be mine.
