used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading In that short walk to the chapel she reviewed her position.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
a female human offspring
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
Dorothy
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From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
come to pass
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
and nothing more
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
others
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From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In that short walk to the chapel she reviewed her position.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading In that short walk to the chapel she reviewed her position.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In that short walk to the chapel she reviewed her position.
in a strange manner
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She hoped that by this time the others had managed to reach the Fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In that short walk to the chapel she reviewed her position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
a Caucasian
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If they had, then she could face with comparative equanimity what might happen to herself.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading IN THE JUDGMENT HALL Now that Dorothy knew the worst was about to happen, she, strangely enough, felt more self-possessed than she had done before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These rebels might kill her, or not, just as the mood swayed them, but she would let them see that the daughter of a white man was not afraid.
