used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
(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 "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "Just lie still," whispered Cora, encouragingly.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading "Just lie still," whispered Cora, encouragingly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Finally she opened her eyes.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally she opened her eyes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just lie still," whispered Cora, encouragingly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Just lie still," whispered Cora, encouragingly.
Lottie
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From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Finally she opened her eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
and nothing more
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She had not been struck; her nerves had simply given out, and she had collapsed.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE RESCUE The coffee that stood on the still warm electric stove proved a valuable aid in restoring the stunned Lottie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm all right now," she said faintly, and it was evident the shock had dulled her terror, at least.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Just lie still," whispered Cora, encouragingly.
