used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
DeliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
GallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
heart-broken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
something that is lost
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attended by the guard, she ascended the ladder.
estrangement from god
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On Gallows’ Hill At the foot of this scaffold, the driver stopped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deliverance was bidden to step out.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
which person or people
From this reading Only one instinct remained to the heart-broken child, and that was to clasp still closer to her breast the little kitten, the one faithful and loving friend who clung to her in this dread hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
witcherynoun
the art of sorcery
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Deliverance Wentworth,” spoke the minister in a loud, clear voice, “will you, while there is yet time, confess your sin of witchery, or will you be launched into eternity to the loss of your immortal soul?”
