used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
(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 They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
Dave
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From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
muskets
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From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
slashers
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From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
express in words
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She glanced in the direction of the muskets, and although she could not see them, the thought that they were there gave her some comfort.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM In a few minutes the slashers arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in a merry mood, she could plainly tell, and although she could not understand all they said, she was well aware that they were asking for her and the rum.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Jean could hear them quite distinctly, and her heart sank within her as she listened to their laughter and rough talk.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From this she knew that Dave had told them of her presence in the house, and she wondered whether they would try to force their way into her room.
