used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Jeff answered.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
cannot
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From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
the act of departing
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
I'm
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From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff answered.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
express in words
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell him to let me go."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
which person or people
From this reading Passion now had turned him cold, but he was relentless, a man embarked on a design to which he cannot see the purpose or the end, but who means to sail straight on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Esther," he said, "I'm going to see you now, for ten minutes, for half an hour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may keep your aunt here if you like, but if you run away from me I shall follow you.
