used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
(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 Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another exodus.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
choleranounUS /ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
a female human offspring
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading Another exodus.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
Immy
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From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
the force of workers available
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
not any; not one
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
RoBards
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From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
except for; apart from
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
scapegoatsnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊts/
plural of “scapegoat” — someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
express in speech
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then David and Patty RoBards were part of a stampede, striving to save their romance from the plague.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
at the time that
From this reading Then they were bride and groom; now they carried with them a daughter, unforeseen then, but older to-day than her mother was when she married RoBards.
in or at the place that
From this reading Complete was the contrast between that first flight from the cholera and this fleeing where no man pursued, but all men waited.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But they were scapegoats now, fleeing into the wilderness with a mystic burden of guilt, anonymous guilt; for Immy would not speak.
