used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading She distinctly heard the sound of voices.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She distinctly heard the sound of voices.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
a particular point in time
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
and nothing more
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading Ida, terrified, stood for a moment rooted to the spot.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She distinctly heard the sound of voices.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ida, terrified, stood for a moment rooted to the spot.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ida, terrified, stood for a moment rooted to the spot.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Ida, terrified, stood for a moment rooted to the spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She had scarcely turned, before a piercing cry sounded through the grounds, coming from the direction of the brook.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She tried to fly, but if her life had depended upon it, she could not have stirred hand or foot.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She distinctly heard the sound of voices.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
showing curiosity
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Ida paused for a moment, wondering what course would be best to pursue, she concluded that her only course would be to return to the house for the money.
