used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
a-flutter
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From this reading She was all a-flutter.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
(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 She was all a-flutter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was both fearful and delightful.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was both fearful and delightful.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
any strong feeling
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was both fearful and delightful.
fermentingnounUS /fərˈmentɪŋ/
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was both fearful and delightful.
and nothing more
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose, just suppose, that some one should recognize her from the sidewalk!
in a swift manner
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
a special situation
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was a daring thing that she was doing--the nearest to a real adventure that she had engaged in since her girlhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was both fearful and delightful.
at the time that
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
William
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From this reading NOT IN THE PLAN As she rolled northward behind the miraculously erect and rigid William, the emotion which had been so mildly exciting when she had left her door grew in potency like a swiftly fermenting liquor.
