(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 "It's all right, Mrs. Van!" cried Scott, cheerfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "It's all right, Mrs. Van!" cried Scott, cheerfully.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It's all right, Mrs. Van!" cried Scott, cheerfully.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
It's
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From this reading "It's all right, Mrs. Van!" cried Scott, cheerfully.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
lonely-looking
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From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
Pachuca
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From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
Polly
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From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
reentered
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From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It's all right, Mrs. Van!" cried Scott, cheerfully.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Scott motioned to Pachuca to draw up in front of the cabin.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRISONER Athens was dark and lonely-looking as the big machine reentered it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Van Zandt came out as the machine stopped; evidently she was in doubt as to whether or not it was another invasion, for she stopped in the doorway and peered out anxiously.
Zandt
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From this reading There was the usual light in the store and one in the house occupied by Mrs. Van Zandt and Polly.
