used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
Agnes
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From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
(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 ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
any thing at all
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
befitted
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From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was only for a moment.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Oh, Agnes! did you see?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
a particular point in time
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Agnes! did you see?
and nothing more
From this reading But this was only for a moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
paralyzeverbUS /ˈperəlaɪz/
make powerless and unable to function
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, Agnes! did you see?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL ABOARD For a moment after the robbery neither Ruth nor Agnes felt capable of saying anything or doing anything.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In few seconds both she and Agnes became their energetic selves, as befitted the characters of Corner House girls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was only for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Ruth, it is true, had cried out as the burly ruffian had snatched the packet of jewelry from her, and then fear seemed to paralyze her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was only for a moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Agnes! did you see?
