used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
in addition
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
from appearances alone
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
Colin
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From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
a young female
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
HILDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
set down according to a plan
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
engage in
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
a human being
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
with speed
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
with low volume
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading She laid a reassuring hand on the girl’s shoulder.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She rose and passed quickly round the table to the apparently stricken girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
a special situation
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HILDA was the first to make a movement.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The host also rose, signing to Colin and West to follow him from the room.
which person or people
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Kitty,” she said quietly, “remember you are among friends here—friends, who will not permit any person or thing to harm you.”
