used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARION MEETS A MISSIONARY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
Bellevue
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From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
MARION
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From this reading MARION MEETS A MISSIONARY.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading MARION MEETS A MISSIONARY.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading MARION MEETS A MISSIONARY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took her permit from her pocket and glanced at it eagerly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was endeavoring to decide what was her duty in the matter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marion made her way down to the dock, feeling almost dazed at what she had seen.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She heard the clang of the bell as the ambulance dashed into Bellevue Hospital yard, but she was too late to see more, for the great gate closed as she reached it.
