used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
AnonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
fearless and daring
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
death of a person
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
inimicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
not friendly
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
Marmaduke
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From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
Marmaduke's
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From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
come together
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
with speed
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mysterious patriot from France could not afford to see prying enemies at his heels.
term of address for a man
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
Sue's
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From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
at the time that
From this reading Anon when the graceful outline of Lady Sue's figure emerged from out the surrounding gloom, Sir Marmaduke went forward to meet her, and clasped her to him in a passionate embrace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The game which he had played with grave risks for over three months now had begun to be dangerous.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading SURRENDER But this interview with the inimical Quaker had more than strengthened Sir Marmaduke's design to carry his bold scheme more rapidly to its successful issue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My gracious lady ... my beautiful Sue ..." he murmured whilst he covered her hands, her brow, her hair with ardent kisses, "you have come so late--and I have been so weary of waiting ... waiting for you."
