used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
Bessie
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From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
a young female
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
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 LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
nimblenessnoun
intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Jack insisted in having a hand in dropping her slowly down.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
male cat
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading LEFT BEHIND IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Tom appeared finally to be satisfied, for he turned around to Bessie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not far, and in a few breaths the girl had reached the solid, ground.
we'll
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From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
window-sill
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From this reading The girl showed considerable nimbleness in climbing over the window-sill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
you're
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From this reading "Now if you're ready we'll lower you safely," he told her.
