used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, what have they done to you?"
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading I gulped down a mouthful of sorely needed fresh air.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
a shaky motion
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
unfastenverb
cause to become undone
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I remember making a queer sound which I think was intended for a protest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For an instant she leaned against the wall, trembling and sobbing from the reaction; then with a kind of pitiful blind haste she groped her way to my side and began to unfasten the handkerchief which Manning had knotted across my mouth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What have they done to you?" she faltered.
