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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
act
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
alike
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
all
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
almost
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GAEL AND THE SAXON.
answer
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
any
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
arm
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
bank
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
besought
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
bloodnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
Callum
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
calm
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
circumstance
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
clasping
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
confused
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
cry
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
danger
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
Dhu
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
drawn
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
drenched
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
Everingham
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
excitement
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
exclaimed
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
faint
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
feat
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
forget
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
forth
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
GAEL
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From this reading THE GAEL AND THE SAXON.
Glendulochan
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
Glengarry
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
gone
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
grassy
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
hand
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
Hoigh
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
hurt
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
Innon
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
kindly
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
Laura
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
lifted
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
Mac
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
Miss
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
moment
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
more
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
most
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
moving
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
mutual
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
now
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
old
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
other
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
pass
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
past
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
perceiving
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
placed
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
pony
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
recovering
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
regard
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
revealed
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
safe
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
said
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
SAXON
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From this reading THE GAEL AND THE SAXON.
say
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
shout
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
sick
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
slew
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
soft
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
speak
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
stag
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
terms
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
terror
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAEL AND THE SAXON.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
to-day
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
trembling
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
triumph
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
trust
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From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
uninjured
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
utterednounUS /ˈuttered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
wild
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From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Hoigh, Mac Innon!' exclaimed Callum Dhu, with a shout of triumph; 'such a feat has not been done since old Glengarry slew the wild stag in the pass of Glendulochan!'
words
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From this reading I forget alike her exact words and my answer; for we were both trembling and confused; but in that moment of excitement each had revealed to the other, more of mutual regard than any circumstance, save danger, could have drawn forth.
wounded
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From this reading I lifted Laura (who was faint and almost sick with terror) from her pony, and placed her on the soft grassy bank, where I besought her to be calm, as all danger was now past; but, on perceiving that my right hand and arm were drenched in blood, she uttered a cry, and clasping my left hand in hers, asked me in the most moving terms whether 'I was hurt--if I was safe--uninjured--to speak to her, to say whether I was wounded or not?'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On recovering a little, I said,-- 'For the act of to-day, I trust, Miss Everingham, that you will think of me kindly when I am gone.'
