Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

later than; following

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

get or gather together

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

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From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

a young female

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the act of departing

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

restrictive of action

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was at that moment that Grace’s plans took form and definite shape.

in the direction of

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Ere she had opportunity to collect herself, Grace’s hands were against the Frau’s back and the German woman was being “bounced” in the most approved manner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

which person or people

From this reading Uttering a piercing shriek, the American girl leaped from the bed and hurled herself against the German woman, who had sprung back and in her fright started toward the door.

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 The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN INTERRUPTED INTERVIEW “It is the Frau,” thought Grace, with an effort repressing a long breath of relief.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The German woman, after satisfying herself that her prisoner was asleep, began a careful search of the room, first going to the window and finding it shut, then searching Grace’s clothing, after which she felt cautiously under the girl’s pillow.