used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
uttered without voice
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
court-house
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From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
Dorothy
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From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
Fair'snounUS /ferz/
possessive form of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
Madelon
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From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
race-horse
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From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
not in physical motion
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Her pretty face was pitiful, her sweet mouth drooping at the corners like a troubled child's.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Madelon looked at her sharply when they stood before the jail door waiting for admittance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor Dorothy Fair's knees were weak under her as she got out of the sleigh.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the county buildings, the court-house and the jail, in New Salem, the old race-horse was still not nearly spent, although he breathed somewhat hard.
but in spite of that
From this reading When Madelon sprang out to blanket and tie him he seemed to vibrate to her touch like electric steel, and showed that the old fire had not yet died out of his nerves and muscles.
