used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a flash she saw the empty expanse of ice before her.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
denudedadjectiveUS /dɪˈnuːdɪd/
without the natural or usual covering
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading In a flash she saw the empty expanse of ice before her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
every person
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading In a flash she saw the empty expanse of ice before her.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In a flash she saw the empty expanse of ice before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
a young female
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
Julia
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From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
skatersnounUS /ˈskeɪtərz/
plural of “skater” — someone who skates
From this reading "Everybody has gone home to dinner!" she exclaimed, as she glanced over her shoulder at the other end of the pond, now denuded of skaters.
not in physical motion
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
male cat
From this reading Then she shifted her position, looking for Tom and Julia.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
at the time that
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
in or at the place that
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
whizzingverbUS /ˈwɪzɪŋ/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading She had never dreamed, when she saw her friend go whizzing across the ice, that he had not caught the reckless girl in time to warn her of her danger.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE Grace was still where she had fallen, cooling a large, red lump on her forehead by applying her handkerchief first to the ice and then to the swollen place, when she suddenly felt herself to be entirely alone in the world.
