used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About her was darkness and silence, with the kindly stars looking down on her.
(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 Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE GIRL’S FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
GIRL'SnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GIRL’S FLIGHT.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading About her was darkness and silence, with the kindly stars looking down on her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading About her was darkness and silence, with the kindly stars looking down on her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
Pete
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From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading About her was darkness and silence, with the kindly stars looking down on her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
in the near future
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading About her was darkness and silence, with the kindly stars looking down on her.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL’S FLIGHT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
at the time that
From this reading By and by when she felt that she could go not another step, being utterly spent, she sank down on the ground.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ellen West, much relieved by the ceasing of that terrible baying of the hounds, stumbled on through the darkness, over the rough stones that cut her feet and tore her clothing, filled with the hopeful assurance that whatever befell her she was for the time out of the power of Panther Pete and his gang of desperadoes.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes she wondered if she were not dreaming, and would soon awake in her own home and discover that all this was but a wild nightmare.
