used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But do you think it was Lizzie?"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
and nothing more
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
Lizzie
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From this reading "But do you think it was Lizzie?"
Lizzie's
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From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
red-gold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Amidst it I saw a head of red-gold hair, just like Lizzie's.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
express in speech
From this reading I could not speak from consternation.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But do you think it was Lizzie?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Having nothing to do while waiting for my umbrella to be brought, I was watching the crowd flock out of the station," continued Scott.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But do you think it was Lizzie?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I could not see more of her than that; some other young woman's head was close to hers."
