used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
CreesnounUS /kriːz/
plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What does this mean?” demanded Loseis.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Gault was not in sight; Moale was directing the Crees.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does this mean?” demanded Loseis.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
Gault
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From this reading Gault was not in sight; Moale was directing the Crees.
Gault's
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From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
Loseis
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From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What does this mean?” demanded Loseis.
Moale
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From this reading Gault was not in sight; Moale was directing the Crees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gault was not in sight; Moale was directing the Crees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
having a supporting base
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite early in the morning, Loseis, issuing out of her house, was greatly astonished to see the door of the little fur warehouse standing open, and the bales of fur being carried out by Gault’s Crees.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does this mean?” demanded Loseis.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Loseis’ breast grew hot at the sight; and without more ado, she marched across.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This warehouse flanked the store on the left hand side as you faced the river; on the other side there was a similar building for the storage of flour.
