used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
Audrey's
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From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
Badoura
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From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
commonsenseadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmənˈsens/
exhibiting native good judgment
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
deem to be
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
a young female
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
and nothing more
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
come into possession of
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
on one occasion
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
with low volume
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
Ralph
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From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
with speed
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
cut with a saw
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
Vail
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From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
Vail's
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From this reading It was necessary to obtain further proofs of Vail's guilt, as for the moment it rested merely on the statement of Badoura.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
at the time that
From this reading When she laid the matter before Ralph, it would be time enough to consider what was the best course to pursue.
in or at the place that
From this reading It said a great deal for Audrey's presence of mind that she lay quietly where she was, and did not at once leap from her bed to denounce Eddy Vail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the girl, although she appeared delicate, and was inexperienced, had a commonsense way of looking at things, which helped her greatly in this emergency.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She rapidly reviewed the situation, and saw that it would be wiser, for the present, to hold her tongue.
