used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
anew
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
(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 Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
make calm or still
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
dilating
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From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
Editha
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From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
one or the other of two
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
set up or found
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
in a free manner
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
made afraid
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
provoking horror
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
not any; not one
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
a human being
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
move upward
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
that is looked for
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But no such person was in sight, and no one appeared to be following her; and, gaining courage from the fact, she grew more calm, and began to breathe more freely, as she almost flew over the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
precisely as stated
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
at the time that
From this reading It was quite dark in the street, she found, when she had groped her way down the rickety stairs to it, and a fine, chill rain was falling.
which person or people
From this reading But he was nowhere to be seen, and there were very few people to be either seen or heard, every one who was fortunate enough to have a shelter having sought its protection against the storm.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a wildly beating heart, and dilating, frightened eyes, Editha looked up and down the sidewalk, hoping to catch sight of the friendly policeman again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Drawing her cloak closer about her, and calling all her resolution to her aid, she sped her way, half expecting that at every step some horrible creature would rise up and confront her, demanding the precious treasure that lay so close above her fluttering heart.
