used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
put on clothes
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
divisible by two
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
set up or found
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
half-open
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From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
lappedverbUS /læpt/
inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
in the near future
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
stilleradjectiveUS /ˈstɪlər/
comparative of “still” — not in physical motion
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
moving very fast
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
having come into contact
From this reading A bundle of reeds coming down the river touched her as it passed, and filled her with quick terror.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The current, less swift at this point, did not greatly hinder her, but in the centre of the stream she had to strike out in the boiling water and to swim faster in order to avoid being carried to leeward.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Happily for her,--for her strength was beginning to give way,--she soon found herself in stiller water.
wetted
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From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes a higher wave lapped with its foam her half-open lips, wetted her hair, and even reached her dress rolled up in a bundle.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her breath came shorter and quicker, and yet she held it in lest the young Hebrew should hear her.
