used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
cryptnounUS /krɪpt/
An underground room or vault beneath an ancient building, often used for storage or burials.
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
set up or found
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
miscalculatedverbUS /mɪˈskælkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “miscalculate” — judge incorrectly
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
move hurridly
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In my haste I miscalculated its length and pitched into the steps under the trap at a speed that sent me sprawling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a moment more I had jammed the trap into place and was running up the cellar steps, breathless, with my cap smashed down over my eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY My first thought was to find the crypt door and return through the tunnel before Bates reached the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The chapel was open, and by lighting matches I found my way to the map and panel.
which person or people
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I slipped through and closed the opening; then ran through the passage with gratitude for the generous builder who had given it a clear floor and an ample roof.
