used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
Emma
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From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
Emma's
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From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
a boy or man
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
Harlowe's
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From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
cause to move by striking
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
How
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From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
and nothing more
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
something that is lost
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A cry behind her now told Grace that the bullet intended for her had hit Belle Bates instead.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
WhirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Whirling in a flash, Grace dropped to her knees just as the revolver of the bandit was fired at her.
which person or people
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE “Oh, Grace, what is it?” cried Emma, who at this juncture arrived on the scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How the fellow had managed to get behind her without her knowing it, Grace was at a loss to understand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Grace Harlowe’s reaction came with Emma’s words.
