used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
bluejackets
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From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
dankadjectiveUS /dæŋk/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading It was dank and quiet; the priest had remained at the gate.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was dank and quiet; the priest had remained at the gate.
a young female
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
and nothing more
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It was dank and quiet; the priest had remained at the gate.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was dank and quiet; the priest had remained at the gate.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I spend a good deal of time here," said the girl; "sometimes it is the only cool place."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crowd, observing that the bluejackets had remained inside the compound, crowded close at the boy's heels as they threaded the streets to the temple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dank and quiet; the priest had remained at the gate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The boy paid the small charge for admission and followed his guide up the dim, winding stairs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sure you will not need the soldiers," she said; "it is but a short distance."
