used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
make certain of
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TO BE, TO DO, TO SUFFER.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
Celine
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From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
Davlin's
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From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TO BE, TO DO, TO SUFFER.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
a young female
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
Hagar
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From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
Hagar's
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From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
immediately past
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
hear with intention
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
Madeline
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From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
not any; not one
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
a course of conduct
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
Payne
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From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading TO BE, TO DO, TO SUFFER.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day that followed the events last related, Madeline Payne returned to Oakley to resume her self-imposed task.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO BE, TO DO, TO SUFFER.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
at the time that
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
which person or people
From this reading When she had traversed it half way, she came upon old Hagar, who was seated upon a fallen log awaiting her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Leaving the train, the girl took the path through the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Looking cautiously about, to assure herself that the interview would have no spectators, Madeline, or Celine, as we must now call her, seated herself to listen to the report of Davlin's visit, and the success of Hagar's interview with Cora.
