used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
betokened
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From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
exhale hard
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
dearly loved
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
accept an excuse for
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
fracasnounUS /ˈfreɪkəs/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a long fixed look
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
a young female
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
Isa
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From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
Maudlaine's
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From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
Norton
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From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
on one occasion
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
and nothing more
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
by chance
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
express in speech
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
carry out
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I forgot myself," he exclaimed, hastily; "I thought that I had more self-control."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
up to a particular time
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
a shaky motion
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
precisely as stated
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
belonging to which person
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That which followed seemed to take place in an instant, for as Lord Maudlaine's hand was raised to repeat the blow, something darted through the air, striking him full upon the cheek, and he rolled over in the dusty road, felled by a blow that would have shaken the equanimity of a bullock.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You dog--you cowardly miscreant!" hissed Brace between his teeth, as, beside himself with passion, he stood with clenched fists over his fallen adversary, till, recalling his promise, he once more hurried to the side of the trembling girl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Isa could not speak; but as she listened to his pleading words, poor girl!--perhaps she was very weak and foolish--she thought that she had never seen Brace Norton look so brave and handsome before, and her eyes betokened more love than anger as they returned the young man's gaze.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then seeing the working features and agitation the fracas had caused, he added, hastily: "Dear Isa, I know I deserve your anger--your contempt; but I have only one excuse to offer: it was something new to me, and evoked passion of whose existence I was in ignorance."
