used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
in actual fact
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
blottingverbUS /ˈblɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
Cleo
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
placed crosswise
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
Dunbar
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
flitted
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From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
a long fixed look
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
glazingverbUS /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “glaze” — coat with a glaze
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
hold firmly
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
Jennie
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
the literary culture
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
Madaline
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From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
and nothing more
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
outdoingverbUS /ˌaʊtˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Grace and Madaline were outdoing each other in entertaining the guest, and altogether the evening was one of enjoyment, especially for Mary.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
Reda
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From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
sherbetnounUS /ˈʃɜːrbət/
a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
confined on all sides
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
interact in a certain way
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
in or at the place that
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
which person or people
From this reading Her eyes were now almost as bright as those of the girls who surrounded her, and had Reda been able to see her, she surely could not have honestly warned her against "being like other girls."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only that occasional shadow of fear that crossed her face, blotting the life out of her eyes, and glazing them with the ice of terror, did actually mark her as being "different."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Even now this fear flitted into her gaze, and with it her slim, brown hands were seen to grasp tightly any object within their reach.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT It was while Jennie served a dainty sherbet--an extra, considering ice cream and cake were a sufficiently delightful treat--that Cleo slipped out into the library where Mrs. Dunbar was writing letters.
