(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 All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
Derwent
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From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
provoking horror
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
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 The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
quakingverbUS /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “quake” — shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
rifle-shots
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From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
move upward
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that day Mary Derwent, her grandmother, and sister remained alone in the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They heard the mustering battle, the sharp strife, and the scattering horrors of the rout that followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards nightfall the plain grew foggy from the smoke which began to rise and spread from the smouldering fort.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The two girls were on their knees by the window, looking out between the fragments of prayer which fell from their pale lips, and quaking from soul to limb, as the savage yells came nearer and nearer the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The yells and sharp rifle-shots came close to the shore and rang with horrible distinctness over the island.
