used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
a youthful male person
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
Briggs
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From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
Elfreda
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From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
EMMA
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From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
engage in
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
pup-tent
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From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
move hurridly
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
successive (without a break)
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the meantime, Miss Briggs was being dragged over the ground at a rate of speed that was neither good for her clothing nor her body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Elfreda!" shouted Grace, rubbing her eyes to get the sleep out of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could hear the commotion, but was unable to make out the cause of the disturbance.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading In his blind fright, the animal charged straight into Washington Washington's pup-tent, landing right on the colored boy.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHEN EMMA SAID TOO MUCH "Where is he?" bellowed Hippy, charging from his tent, rifle in hand.
