used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
(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 That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
fearless and daring
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
chattered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
a young female
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
Lyddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
Phemie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Lyddy was timid by nature, but an emergency forced her courage to high pressure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Neither girl cared to let silence fall upon the room.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They both, however, tried to ignore the fact that they were alone in the old house, far up on the mountainside, and a considerable distance from any neighbor.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE WHISPER IN THE DARK 'Phemie was very bold--until something really scared her--and then she was quite likely to lose her head altogether.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That was why they chattered so all through supper--and afterward.
