used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He told us about it.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told us about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He told us about it.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
have in common
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was it fair that in addition to this haunting terror she should be constantly harassed by a consciousness of her own personal danger?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told us about it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told us about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a woman and alone in a cabin some distance from any other habitation; one crime had been committed within a step of that isolated cabin; what further crime might not be attempted by the miscreants?
Woppit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Woppit stood her share of the excitement and alarm as long as she could, and then she spoke her mind to Jim.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Miss Woppit owed a certain duty to Jim, she said; was it not enough for her to be worried almost to death with fears for his safety as marshal of the camp?
