used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
in addition
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
Cresswell
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From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
else
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From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
Elspeth's
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From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
a young female
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
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
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But maidens should also come back, and when, after the lapse of many minutes, Mary did not reappear, he followed her footsteps to the swamp.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He frowned as he noted the footprints pointing to Elspeth's--what did Mary Taylor want there?
at the time that
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a satisfied smile, Harry Cresswell had seen the Northern girl disappear toward the swamp; for it is significant when maidens run from lovers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A fear started within him, and something else.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was suddenly aware that he wanted this woman, intensely; at the moment he would have turned Heaven and earth to get her.
