used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
exhale hard
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, she was not entirely sure that she _was_ lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
made afraid
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
a young female
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she was not entirely sure that she _was_ lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Indeed, she was not entirely sure that she _was_ lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was so proud that she determined not to admit to her companions that she was lost In the caves.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading Only, she did not remember passing the little room with the four tunnels opening out of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A BLOW FOR LIBERTY" Ruth was a healthy girl and particularly free from "nerves"; but she _was_ frightened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps this was the way she had come with Jerry.
