used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
Betty
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From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
lacking funds
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
at any time
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
immediately past
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
a particular point in time
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
and nothing more
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
with low volume
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERY EXPLAINED The girls stared for a moment, dazed, bewildered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
a special situation
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
a shaky motion
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
tremblingly
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From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "Of course I never did," answered Betty, her lips trembling, her eyes shining and wet.
in or at the place that
From this reading Betty closed the door softly and followed the girls into their own room where they sank down on arms of chairs or tables or the edge of the bed--any place--and went on staring, only this time at each other.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Stared at the dark head bent in such passionate tenderness over the gray one, stared at the old hands patting the broad young shoulders, tremblingly, joyfully, incredulously, then, with a stifled gasp, turned and fled.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Betty Nelson," Mollie broke out at last, her eyes dark and wide, her voice awed, "did you ever in your life hear of such a thing?"
