used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed to come from the rear of the house.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
DashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Dashing up the steps to the front porch, Frank tried the door.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
DodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dashing up the steps to the front porch, Frank tried the door.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Dashing up the steps to the front porch, Frank tried the door.
made afraid
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to come from the rear of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to come from the rear of the house.
JEWELSnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
PARSONSnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Dashing up the steps to the front porch, Frank tried the door.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It seemed to come from the rear of the house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to come from the rear of the house.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Dashing up the steps to the front porch, Frank tried the door.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading THE PARSONS JEWELS Up the inclined bank went the two boys, determined now to get to the Parsons house, whence the cries came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Dodging through the shrubbery, which whipped their faces in the inky darkness, tripping and stumbling over the gnarled roots of some of the older vines, as they missed their steps, they came to the broad expanse of lawn in front of the estate which faced the river.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Once more came that cry of a frightened woman!
