used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
adventurously
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From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a young female
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
the act of departing
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
and nothing more
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Something was not well with her, he reflected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was as if henceforth she were to know the sea which she had adventurously sailed in liberty only from the chained oar bench of the galley slave.
which person or people
From this reading The old conductor who always stopped and chatted with her, after a glance at her expression, punched her ticket and passed on.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anne Masters looked out of the car windows with shadowed and preoccupied eyes on that journey from the mountains back to Louisville.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading To this girl, the joyous sense of freedom had been the essence of life, and now she was going home with the feeling of one who has passed under a yoke.
