used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
for the reason that
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had told her that she was safe, but he had left her his gun.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The thought carried a double meaning.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
increase twofold
From this reading The thought carried a double meaning.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He had told her that she was safe, but he had left her his gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told her that she was safe, but he had left her his gun.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
intense and profound fear
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
ten 10s
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
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 MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The thought carried a double meaning.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
many times at short intervals
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
and nothing more
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
Polly
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From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He had told her that she was safe, but he had left her his gun.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
only a very short time before
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
in or at that place or location
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told her that she was safe, but he had left her his gun.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Then there was danger--the Mexicans might come and find her; secondly, he had gone unarmed for her sake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Then, suddenly, it dawned upon her that Scott had left her his only weapon; had gone empty-handed into the trouble!
in or at the place that
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
which person or people
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading MISS CHICAGO Polly stood where Scott left her, gazing after him with a mixture of horror and excitement; horror at the thought that one of the terrible raids of which she had so often heard was taking place scarce two hundred yards from where she stood, and excitement because she was there--she, Polly Street, who had so far in her life never met with any adventure more thrilling than a punctured tire or a lost golf match.
