used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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farther along in physical or mental development
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anew
From this reading "Five minutes, and we're safe, there and back again.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Don't think--just come along!
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
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dim-shaded
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Don't
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
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the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
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gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
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gouts
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grislyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
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hideousnessnoun
dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OBEAH Together, as in a dream--a nightmare, dazed, incredible, grotesque--they advanced out into the dim-shaded forest aisles.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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and nothing more
From this reading "Don't think--just come along!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Don't look!"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Five minutes, and we're safe, there and back again.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
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OBEAHnoun
(West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OBEAH Together, as in a dream--a nightmare, dazed, incredible, grotesque--they advanced out into the dim-shaded forest aisles.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Five minutes, and we're safe, there and back again.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading Stern exclaimed, shuddering at sight of the unspeakable hideousness of the Things, at glimpses of gnawed bones, grisly bits of flesh, dried gouts of blood upon the woodland carpet.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Stern exclaimed, shuddering at sight of the unspeakable hideousness of the Things, at glimpses of gnawed bones, grisly bits of flesh, dried gouts of blood upon the woodland carpet.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading "Five minutes, and we're safe, there and back again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OBEAH Together, as in a dream--a nightmare, dazed, incredible, grotesque--they advanced out into the dim-shaded forest aisles.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Stern exclaimed, shuddering at sight of the unspeakable hideousness of the Things, at glimpses of gnawed bones, grisly bits of flesh, dried gouts of blood upon the woodland carpet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't think--just come along!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE OBEAH Together, as in a dream--a nightmare, dazed, incredible, grotesque--they advanced out into the dim-shaded forest aisles.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Stern exclaimed, shuddering at sight of the unspeakable hideousness of the Things, at glimpses of gnawed bones, grisly bits of flesh, dried gouts of blood upon the woodland carpet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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we're
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From this reading "Five minutes, and we're safe, there and back again.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
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