used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
(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 There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
DamagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
the first light of day
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
drowsed
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From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
DuckynounUS /ˈdʌkiː/
a special loved one
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
the act of departing
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
with low volume
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
RepairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
RockefellernounUS /ˈrɑːkəfelər/
United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
RumpleverbUS /ˈrʌmpəl/
disturb the smoothness of
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
two times
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading An hour dragged away, and then, to the unspeakable joy and relief of the watchers, a grey light stole over the hills, then broadened and spread until it was full dawn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
at the time that
From this reading Repairing the Damage When Rumple, perched on the back of Rockefeller, had crept quietly away into the darkness, the three elders sat straining their ears into the night for some sound that should let them know help was coming.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Once or twice they spoke to each other in whispers, but for the most part they were quite silent.
belonging to which person
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no crimson flush of sunrise this morning, the sky was too heavy with clouds that had been blown up from the south-east; but at least it was daylight, and the comfort of being able to see what was going on made them all feel better.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The two younger boys had drowsed off to sleep, while Ducky lay in a profound slumber, her warm little body seeming in some strange way to bring comfort and courage to Sylvia, in whose arms she lay.
