used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it's a man!"
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
in a serious manner
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
it's
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From this reading "And it's a man!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And it's a man!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
held or filled or in use
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
Philow
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From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
on the contrary
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The girls quickened their steps and as they approached the figure turned, caught sight of the party of scouts, and stood with his cap in hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
precisely as stated
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SCOUTS EVERY ONE "WE have company," said Grace, noticing rather resentfully, that a strange figure occupied a corner of her porch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were almost up to the steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently Mrs. Philow was very much interested with her guest, for she could be seen gesticulating earnestly.
