used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was not far away.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was not far away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
Carstairs
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From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
ClappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I had no clear purpose in my mind, I think.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And it was not far away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
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 Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
engage in
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
MARJORIE'S
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From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had no clear purpose in my mind, I think.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no clear purpose in my mind, I think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it was not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I had no clear purpose in my mind, I think.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It rang out sharply over the ominous silence, resting on that quiet island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had no clear purpose in my mind, I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clapping my hand to my pocket to make sure I had the automatic pistol which Carstairs had pressed upon me before he left, I dropped the knapsack and darted from the cave.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MARJORIE'S ADVENTURE It was the high-pitched cry of a woman in terror.
