used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
anew
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
(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 It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
wanted intensely
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
divisible by two
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
win a victory over
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It seemed inevitable that for a time at least he must fight his devil alone, and with all her strength she prayed that he might overcome.
Sylvia
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From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In the end she rode out with Burke, covering a considerable distance, and returning tired in body but refreshed in mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He must not think for a moment that she desired to spy upon him, even though that dreadful craving in his eyes haunted her perpetually, urging her to action.
at the time that
From this reading THE INTERRUPTION Sylvia meant to ride round to Guy's hut in search of him that evening, but when the time came something held her back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
You'll
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From this reading Burke's words, "You'll drive him away," recurred to her again and again, and with them came a dread of intruding that finally prevailed against her original intention.
