AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE DARK DEED.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
from appearances alone
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AFTER THE DARK DEED.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading AFTER THE DARK DEED.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
held up in the air
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
carry out
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE DARK DEED.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile the little boat was tied to the stern of the larger one, to be towed up the river.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She was laid down carefully and waited on tenderly by the sympathizing ladies in the larger boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Grey was lifted, in an apparently fainting condition, from her own little boat into the larger one beside it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Where are we to take the poor unfortunate woman, I wonder?" said one of the ladies.
