used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
CANNONEERS
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From this reading THE TWO CANNONEERS.
collectedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
Elise
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From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
Gotzkowsky's
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From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
immediately past
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO CANNONEERS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Ah, at last, then!" said he, letting go the arm of his daughter, and grasping his sword.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But the colonel advanced proudly and collectedly toward him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO CANNONEERS.
communicated in words
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Gotzkowsky's countenance was illuminated with a dark and savage joy.
wide-opened
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From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elise uttered a cry of terror, and stared at her lover with wide-opened eyes.
