used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
(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 is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
Clara
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From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
dearly loved
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
divisible by two
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
highest in quality
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
Huddlestone
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From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
NORTHMOUR
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From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
and nothing more
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
scufflingverbUS /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
express in words
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is all to me, as I look back upon it, mixed, strenuous, and ineffectual, like the struggles of a sleeper in a nightmare.
communicated in words
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I only remember running like a man in a panic, now carrying Clara altogether in my own arms, now sharing her weight with Northmour, now scuffling confusedly for the possession of that dear burden.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I do not think we were attacked; I do not remember even to have seen an assailant; and I believe we deserted Mr. Huddlestone without a glance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clara, I remember, uttered a broken sigh and would have fallen forward to earth, had not Northmour and I supported her insensible body.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TELLS HOW NORTHMOUR CARRIED OUT HIS THREAT I should have the greatest difficulty to tell you what followed next after this tragic circumstance.
