used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading So she rode on her errand alone.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
besought
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From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
fearless and daring
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
BROTHER'SnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
put or send forth
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
Drexel
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From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading So she rode on her errand alone.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
the head of a state government
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
and nothing more
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a human being
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
by chance
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
any competition
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So she rode on her errand alone.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
except for; apart from
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she rode on her errand alone.
Sonya
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From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
express in speech
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR A BROTHER’S LIFE At the coming on of dusk the next afternoon Sonya set out for the Fortress.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
at the time that
From this reading She had the courage of her ancient race, but when she drew up at the gate of that great gray pile she could not keep down the pulsing fears.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading All was staked on that one bold cast of the die--her brother’s freedom if she won, her capture if she lost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Drexel had besought her to let him be the partner of her danger, but she had replied that for him to come would be merely a useless risk, since he could not possibly save her if trouble rose; moreover, the governor certainly would not speak in the presence of a third person.
