used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
CatchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
don't
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From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
Haldidge
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From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
Haverland
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From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
Ina
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From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
a particular point in time
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
not any; not one
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
with speed
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Keep quiet, daughter, and don’t move.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
up to a particular time
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
a message informing of danger
From this reading At the first warning of Haldidge, Haverland comprehended the threatened danger in an instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She said no more but shrank beneath his sheltering form, believing that his strong arm was capable of protecting her against any foe, however formidable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “What is it, father?” she whispered.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Catching Ina in his arms, he sprang into the wood, sheltering himself behind a tree so quickly that Ina, till that moment, did not comprehend the meaning of the startling movements around her.
