used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
greatly pleased
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
the act of departing
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
I'm
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From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
Jake
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From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
and nothing more
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
the sound of laughing
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
a particular point in time
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
newly-arrived
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From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
nurseriesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəriz/
plural of “nursery” — a child's room for a baby
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
scufflingverbUS /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALLY A squeal of childish laughter echoed down the long passage that led from the nurseries, followed by a shuffling sound along the floor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading There followed a tremendous scrambling along the corridor and shrieks of delight from three excited children.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Hold tight!" cried a voice, a gay, boyish voice, "I'm going to gallop!"
which person or people
From this reading Jake, who had just mounted the stairs, paused in his progress; but in a moment there came a dramatic sound indicative of collapse, and immediately there arose cries of dismay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned an intervening corner and came upon the newly-arrived guest quite prone upon the floor with his three little girls scuffling in delighted agitation over her inert body.
