used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
(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 "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
It's
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From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
and nothing more
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
immediately past
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
LevernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
others
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From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
scurriedverbUS /ˈskɜːrid/
inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "It's pretty hard lines," he remarked smilingly, answering her sympathetic expression.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE TOWER Later in the evening when the smaller children had gone home, some of the others proposed a visit to the tower room to view the sunset, and a gay crowd scurried up the stairs.
which person or people
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ivy, who could climb the stairs almost as nimbly as her mates, lingered in the rear with Jack Lever.
won't
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From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
a late time of life
From this reading Just be thankful it won't last for years and years!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, indeed, but you will be all right in no time!
