used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
terminate
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
deep-buried
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From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
enfoldment
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From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
held up in the air
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
LorrynounUS /ˈlɔːri/
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
and nothing more
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
pactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then her hands slid down and, one caught in his, they moved across the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading During the first moments exaltation lifted her above her troubles.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading THE SEARCH There was no interchange of vows, no whispered assurances and shy confessions, between Lorry and Mark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After that sheltering enfoldment in his arms, she drew back, her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face with eyes that showed no consciousness of a lover's first kiss.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For a space their glances held, deep-buried each in each, saying what their lips had no words for, pledging them one to the other, making the pact that only death should break.
