used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
anew
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
(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 WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh, Jack," she sobbed, "I--I am so glad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
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effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
an old word for “before”
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
apart from; not including
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
opinion or judgment
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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Oh, Jack," she sobbed, "I--I am so glad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Oh, Jack," she sobbed, "I--I am so glad.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
mouching
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belonging to the person speaking
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Jack," she sobbed, "I--I am so glad.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
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plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
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a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "Oh, Jack," she sobbed, "I--I am so glad.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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caught or fixed
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ta'en
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From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
express in words
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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moved around an axis or center
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so effectual was this mode, that though Cynthia was awaiting me in fear and impatience, I had walked right up to her and taken her by the arm ere she knew I was so near.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was certain you were ta'en, and that I should never see you again, except between the iron bars of a prison."
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE START UPON OUR PILGRIMAGE All the way I had come I had heightened my disguise by mouching along with my hat low down over my eyes, the collar of my coat turned up to my ears, and my hands stuck deep in my pockets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading S--something s--seemed to tell me that you would never return.
