aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
Ann
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
move towards
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
the act of burning something
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The little captain was growing worried.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
apart from; not including
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The little captain was growing worried.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
Jeff
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From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
Madge
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From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
Phyllis
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
RECOGNITIONnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She darted from one place to the other, fairly beside herself with anxiety.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
look attentively
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann had been torn between the necessity for watching for the approach of their foes, and at the same time seeing what Phyllis was doing inside the burning building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RECOGNITION Madge had kept guard before the flaming door, with Jeff dancing about her, making frenzied gestures of excitement.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But there was little work for Madge to do now, except to watch and wait for Phyllis.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The little captain was growing worried.
