farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
not accessible to view
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
with speed
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
recurring again and again
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
deliver by singing
From this reading Then she began to sing the same plaintive air I had before heard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
up to a particular time
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She then sat down on the bank, and seemed to be meditating over her sad fate.
in the direction of
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
in or at the place that
From this reading At first she seemed to think that her imagination had been deceiving her; then she started up and advanced rapidly, with outstretched arms and eager look, towards where I lay concealed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was afraid of frightening her if I appeared suddenly, and still more so should any one be observing her; so I waited, my heart throbbing all the time, till she had reached the stream and filled her bucket with water.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I echoed it, and repeated the words, increasing them in distinctness.
