used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
a line of approach
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
hastensverbUS /ˈheɪsənz/
third-person singular of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
It's
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From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
and nothing more
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
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 Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
Magill
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From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Whist, miss!
a particular point in time
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
easily agitated
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
not any; not one
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
a course of conduct
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
pine-trees
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From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Honor hastens down the avenue, looking neither to the right nor left.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her head is dizzy, her heart beating heavily in this nervous dread that has come upon her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
at the time that
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It's a friend," a deep voice whispers close beside her, though she can see no one; and the next moment Power Magill comes out from the low doorway and calls her gently by name.
Whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading "Whist, miss!
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She starts at every shadow that crosses her path; the sound of the wind in the pine-trees almost makes her scream, and when, just as she reaches the ruins, a low whistle breaks the quiet, a sharp cry of terror escapes her lips.
