used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The dog gave the alarm, and the figure looked round.
all-pervading
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From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
a line of approach
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
COUNSELLORnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dog gave the alarm, and the figure looked round.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
fresh-colored
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From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The dog gave the alarm, and the figure looked round.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dog gave the alarm, and the figure looked round.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The dog gave the alarm, and the figure looked round.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
Ursula
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From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was walking at a deliberate pace, a valise and an overcoat thrown over one arm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE COUNSELLOR As she emerged into the avenue Ursula noticed a figure in front of her which she immediately recognized.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why did you not telegraph for the carriage?” thought Ursula.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man waited; his fresh-colored face shone out in the all-pervading gloom.
