used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
Alice
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From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
APOLOGIZESverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
for the reason that
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He--he won't come in," Alice whispered.
DALWOOD
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From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "Who--who was it?" faltered Ruth.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
the act of departing
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He--he won't come in," Alice whispered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
fasten with a lock
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
roused to anger
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
move hurridly
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
RUSSnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Who--who was it?" faltered Ruth.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "I saw him going down the stairs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Then she gained a place by her sister's side, and slipped an arm about her waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "He--he won't come in," Alice whispered.
which person or people
From this reading "Who--who was it?" faltered Ruth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RUSS DALWOOD APOLOGIZES The portal was closed with a bang--so closed because Alice in a mad rush threw herself against it and turned the key in the lock.
won't
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From this reading "He--he won't come in," Alice whispered.
