used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
in actual fact
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
Bess
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From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
the lower side of anything
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
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 Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
Cora'snounUS /ˈkɔːrəz/
possessive form of “cora” — (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
set up or found
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
made afraid
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
not any; not one
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
and nothing more
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
bound or secured closely
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
TOWnounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
a shaky motion
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading But he was not found--a big slouch hat being the only tangible clew unearthed to a real personality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As for Bess and Belle, they were, as Hazel said, "tied up in a knot" on the bottom of Cora's car, too terrified to cry.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Hazel herself felt no inclination to explore on her own account, but was actually walking on Jack's heels, as he poked the motor lamp in and out of possible hiding places, seeking the mysterious shadow that had been seen to move and had been heard to rustle in the grass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Cora did tramp around after Ed and his lamp, with her pistol in her hand, she was trembling, and had good reason to be alarmed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TOW A more frightened set of girls than were our young friends that night could scarcely be imagined.
