used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
Amy's
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From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
react verbally
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
Betty
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From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
Betty's
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From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
chocolatesnounUS /ˈtʃɔːkləts/
plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
divisible by two
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
a particular point in time
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
never-failing
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From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
many times at short intervals
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
an amount of time
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
that is looked for
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
spasmodicallyadverbUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/
with spasms
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
required or under orders
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After Amy's first frantic cry, and Betty's realization of the danger, and the way out, there came, as there often does following a shock, a period of lethargy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TROUBLE The girls were stunned for a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What--what must we do?" asked Mollie, who looked to Betty to answer this question.
in or at the place that
From this reading Grace, even in this moment sought her sweater pocket, where, as might be supposed, she carried some of her seemingly never-failing chocolates.
which person or people
From this reading Mollie and Grace, who had clung to each other spasmodically, now separated.
