used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
Bab
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From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
BAB'S
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From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
Barbara
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From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
the act of discovering something
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She shuddered with fright.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
intense and profound fear
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading She shuddered with fright.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She recognized, in the same instant, that she had fallen over a human body.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
Thurston's
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From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In getting back on her own feet, Bab was obliged to touch the figure over which she had fallen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
a Caucasian
From this reading It could not be possible that any one had been murdered in the grounds of the White House, while a great ball was being given on the inside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BAB'S DISCOVERY Then Barbara Thurston's heart turned sick with horror.
