used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
anew
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
Carden
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From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
set up or found
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
Hollis
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From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
come together
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
a particular point in time
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
Rosalind
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From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And Carden, seeing her advance toward him, arose in astonishment to meet her.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading For a second they stood facing each other, he astounded, she a trifle pale but firm.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then in a low voice she asked his pardon for disturbing him.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Then, resolutely suppressing such unworthy weakness, the lofty inspiration of her mission in life dominated her, and she stepped forward undaunted.
at the time that
From this reading When Rosalind Hollis found herself on her feet again a slight sensation of fright checked her for a moment.
