used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The cry startled Ruth, but it did not aid her much to escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
a line of approach
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The cry startled Ruth, but it did not aid her much to escape.
EVADINGverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading "Look out, Miss Fielding!"
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
a young female
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
and nothing more
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out, Miss Fielding!"
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
the force of workers available
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Look out, Miss Fielding!"
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The cry startled Ruth, but it did not aid her much to escape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
move stealthily
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The cry startled Ruth, but it did not aid her much to escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
TRAFFICnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading EVADING THE TRAFFIC POLICE Ruth had turned her back on the car and did not see it slip out of the crowd of motor traffic and turn into the avenue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
communicated in words
From this reading She uttered a loud cry and bounded out of the camera field just as the two camera men began to crank their machines.
Wonota
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From this reading But Wonota, the Indian girl, saw her friend's danger.
