used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
AngelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
make calm or still
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
clothing in general
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
set down according to a plan
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
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 It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
Mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
Riah
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From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
not in physical motion
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was taking her clothes out of the closet when there was a low knock at her door, and Mammy Riah peered inquiringly into the room.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
veneernounUS /vəˈnɪr/
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
at the time that
From this reading COURAGE When she reached her room, Caroline took off her cap and uniform and laid them smoothly away in her trunk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she began packing with deliberate care, while her thoughts whirled as wildly as autumn leaves in a storm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Outwardly her training still controlled her; but beneath her quiet gestures, her calm and orderly movements, she felt that the veneer of civilization had been stripped from the primitive woman.
a late time of life
From this reading It was as if she had lived years in the few minutes since she had left Angelica lying, lovely and unconscious, on the floor of the library.
