used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
Brownley
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From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
divisible by two
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
a particular point in time
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
and nothing more
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
others
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From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
win a victory over
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
Russman
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From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP For a moment a feeling of panic seemed to overcome not only the girls, but Mrs. Brownley herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Were they to be lost, even as Roy was lost, and with the prospect of being left out in the woods with night coming on?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word "lost" appeared to have a most sinister meaning under the circumstances.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading For the girls had left their friends, the guide was with Mr. Russman and the others, and they had taken a wrong trail.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a question that each one hesitated to ask herself, and yet it was one that needed to be answered.
