used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
Allison's
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From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading “BREAD CAST UPON THE WATERS.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
put or send forth
From this reading “BREAD CAST UPON THE WATERS.”
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
espied
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From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
a young female
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
a particular point in time
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
with speed
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “BREAD CAST UPON THE WATERS.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading But she quickly conquered it, for she had a horror of becoming the center of a curious, gaping crowd upon a public thoroughfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Almost at the same moment she espied a policeman across the street, and beckoned him to come to her assistance; then, stooping over the senseless girl at her feet, tried to move her into a more comfortable position.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “BREAD CAST UPON THE WATERS.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allison’s first impulse was to scream for help.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “BREAD CAST UPON THE WATERS.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What has happened?” queried the officer, as he appeared upon the spot.
