used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
Bordell
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From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
at any time
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
set up or found
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls quickly told their story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
Hallie
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From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
intrudersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
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 Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
Marion
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From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
with speed
From this reading The girls quickly told their story.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The girls quickly told their story.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls quickly told their story.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The girls quickly told their story.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a light in the lower right room of the nearest building.
We're
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From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “We’re safe,” Marion whispered to herself, “but the mystery is not solved.
a Caucasian
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
which person or people
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Almost before they knew it, having been assured that here they would be quite safe from any intruders, they found themselves tucked in between a pair of white sheets with Hallie sleeping peacefully between them.
a late time of life
From this reading Straight to the door of this room they went and the next second found them blinking at the light and at the same time looking into one of the most saintly faces they had ever seen, the motherly face of Miss Bordell, who had for many years devoted her life to the education of mountain children.
