Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

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From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

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From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

get or ask advice from

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW THE FIRST DAY ENDED.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading HOW THE FIRST DAY ENDED.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

divisible by two

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW THE FIRST DAY ENDED.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

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From this reading HOW THE FIRST DAY ENDED.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

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From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

staying power

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

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From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

on one occasion

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

a safe place

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

causing extreme terror

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW THE FIRST DAY ENDED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

up to a particular time

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, she suddenly remembered that she had once before been “lost” on a Los Angeles’ street and that a “station-house,” such as these girls dreaded, had been her refuge.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading This was so unlike her that it had a most terrifying effect on Natalie and even Jessica was dismayed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The three girls walked on till, as Natalie said, their legs “felt like sticks, hopping up and down” and Aubrey was in a frenzy of fear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had come to an open lot, whereon a row of buildings was to be erected, the cellars already dug; and upon some of the stones heaped there they sat down to consult.