used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
ANNOUNCEMENTnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
Belding
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From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
Centerport
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From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
EmbernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
inhaledverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪld/
past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
Keyport
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From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
Laura
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From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
Lumberport
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From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
money-raising
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From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
on one occasion
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
Purt
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From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
with speed
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading Fortunately his face was only blackened, and the doctors decided that he had not inhaled any of the scorching flame.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT It did really prove to be one of the most successful forms of money-raising for the Red Cross that had been attempted in Centerport.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And later they tried Ember Night in Lumberport and Keyport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laura Belding was not proud of her success, however, for poor Short and Long had been badly burned.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Laura and Purt had wrapped him in the blanket so quickly that the fire was smothered almost at once.
