used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
(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 The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
beelinenoun
the most direct route
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
carpetingnounUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪŋ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
the first light of day
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
set up or found
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
GossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
hornetnounUS /ˈhɔːrnɪt/
large stinging paper wasp
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
MayanounUS /ˈmaɪə/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
Maya's
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From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
a particular point in time
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
not any; not one
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
paralyzeverbUS /ˈperəlaɪz/
make powerless and unable to function
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
purpling
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From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was as hushed as if the sun had forgotten the earth, and all creatures had laid themselves to eternal rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
in or at the place that
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WARNING Little Maya summoned every bit of strength and will power she had left.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Gossamer veils hung everywhere over the level country, big drops fell from the trees on the dry leaves carpeting the ground, and the cold in the woods threatened to paralyze little Maya's wings.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Like a bullet shot from the muzzle of a gun (bees can fly faster than most insects), she darted through the purpling dawn in a lightning beeline for the woods, where she knew she would be safe for the moment and could hide herself away should the hornet regret having let her go and follow in pursuit.
but in spite of that
From this reading No ray of the dawn had as yet found its way between the trees.
