used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It was a headlong flight.
set up or found
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
brought together in one place
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
a young female
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
Hallie's
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From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading It was a headlong flight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a headlong flight.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
immediately past
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
Marion's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
a particular point in time
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
dependable
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
two times
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a headlong flight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now they were in danger of a plunge down the steep slope, and now, having stepped upon a round pebble, Marion rolled twice her length to land against a stout sapling that saved them from dashing over a cliff.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely a moment had elapsed after Hallie’s last scream when she sprang sobbing into Marion’s arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a question regarding the cause of her fright, the older girl gathered her up and went racing down the mountain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, somehow, at last they found themselves safe in Marion’s room, seated by the fire, with the door securely bolted behind them.
