one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But if they did, what then?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
how
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From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
Joe
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From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
and nothing more
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
others
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From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
secreting
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From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could only hope that the others had succeeded in secreting Mary so the officers could not find her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But if they did, what then?
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Isn’t there another door?” asked the sheriff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if they did, what then?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
vixennounUS /ˈvɪksɪn/
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But if they did, what then?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I do not care to meddle with this vixen if I can help it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You had better not,” cried Joe, but her heart began to fail as she realized how helpless she was.
