used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could not be mistaken.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not be mistaken.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
dere
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From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
foot-prints
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From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
set up or found
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
a young female
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading They could not be mistaken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could not be mistaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "An' look here," said Matt, leading the girl to a sandy spot close by.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading They both stood transfixed and silent, for there were _strange foot-prints_ on the sand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Sally, under her breath.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Found de knife dere," said Matt, pointing to the midst of the shells, and speaking in a low earnest voice, as if the subject were a solemn one.
