used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
in actual fact
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
(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 There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
a female human offspring
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
give expression to
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
and nothing more
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
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 A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
Markin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
not any; not one
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
TAVIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
at the time that
From this reading LOOKING FOR TAVIA What joy there was in that camp when Major Dale actually carried in Dorothy!
which person or people
From this reading This was heard by Jack, Ned and Nat, who were just then preparing to drag the lake.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A signal had been arranged to notify those in the woods if any good news came, and as Major Dale placed his daughter in the arms of Cologne, Mrs. Markin ran out of doors, and blew the big horn, until she had no more breath left.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There were no words to express the joy all felt, but Dorothy looked around for Tavia, and asked frantic questions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must not think of her," insisted Mrs. Markin, bringing in some warm tea.
