used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
(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 Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
a small house with a single story
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
Garde
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From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
GAUNTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading THE GAUNTLET RUN.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
the act of departing
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
for more time
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
lover-husband
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From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
not any; not one
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
parson's
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From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
Phipps
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From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
not used up
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE GAUNTLET RUN.
RustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
except for; apart from
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
Soam
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From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
not in physical motion
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
in a swift manner
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAUNTLET RUN.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading With her grandfather dead and Goody no longer at the little cottage on the skirts of town, she had no ties remaining, save those at the houses of Soam and Phipps.
UnafraidadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
at the time that
From this reading And what were these, when weighed in the balance against Adam Rust—her Adam,—her mighty lord?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WITH his bride up behind him on his horse, the rover spurred swiftly away from the parson’s, still within the hour, in which he had promised to return to his wedding.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Unafraid of whatsoever the world, before or behind, might contain, while her lover-husband lived at her side, Garde felt a sense of exhilaration, at leaving Boston, such as she had never known in all her life.
