presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
(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 She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
the first light of day
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
don't
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From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
immediately past
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
merrymakers
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From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
and nothing more
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
Pam
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From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
RipplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
Sophy
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From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
at the time that
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The silence which dropped when they had gone was so appalling that Pam turned to Sophy with actual consternation in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Next Day Dawn was only faintly creeping up through the avenues of the forest when the last wagon, filled with tired merrymakers, drove away from Ripple.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Is it always as deadly quiet as this?” she asked, and now it was hard work to keep her voice from quavering.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She did not realize that she was worn out with all the excitement she had gone through.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don’t think of the quiet when you are used to it,” Sophy answered.
