used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
eagerly desirous
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
taking care or paying attention
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
maraudernounUS /mərˈɔːdər/
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Curiosity controlled her actions entirely for the few next minutes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
and nothing more
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
move upward
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
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From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
slatesnounUS /sleɪts/
plural of “slate” — (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
squirmingverbUS /ˈskwɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “squirm” — to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
a special situation
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE COURT A dozen things she _might_ have done afterward appealed to Frances Rugley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading And so she observed the marauder rise up, carefully balance himself on the slates of the veranda roof, and tiptoe away to the corner of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
which person or people
From this reading _Who was he?_ This question so filled her thought that she was neither fearful nor anxious.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But as she crouched by her chamber window watching the squirming human figure on the edge of the roof, she was interested in only one thing:
