used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
any person at all
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
clothing in general
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
Detweiler
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From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
opinion or judgment
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
a young female
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
the act of departing
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
How
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From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
Louise
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From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
Margaret
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From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading How much older she looked, how much sadder, in spite of her expensive clothes!
stammered
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From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I am doing just what Miss Gay says, at the present time," replied the man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a strange, trapped expression there was in her eyes, like that of an animal caught in a cage!
a late time of life
From this reading Mary Louise thought she had never seen anyone change so much in the short space of two years as Margaret Detweiler had changed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You--are--going to arrest me?" the girl stammered, directing her question to the constable.
