used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
companion's
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From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
DOUBTFULadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
Elfreda
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From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
moving swiftly
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
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 A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
go away from a place
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
a particular point in time
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
not any; not one
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No," replied Grace.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
only a very short time before
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading She made no complaint, however, but kept sturdily at her companion's side, holding her breath and closing her lips tightly to keep from panting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
on a floor above
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
which person or people
From this reading Grace ran into her own room for a moment, then back to Elfreda, who stood waiting in the upstairs hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DOUBTFUL VICTORY During the walk to Wayne Hall, Elfreda could scarcely keep pace with Grace's flying feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shall I leave you here?" she asked in a low tone as Grace returned, a second folded paper in her hand.
