used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
DAKOTAnounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
Dakota'snounUS /dəˈkoʊtəz/
possessive form of “dakota” — a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
Doublernoun
an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
Duncan's
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From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
at any time
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
a single distinct event
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
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 She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
not any; not one
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
Sheila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
for a short time
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
express in words
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was relieved to find that Doubler had received no injury, and she paused long enough to allow him to tell her that Duncan had entered the cabin shortly after she had left it.
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 She ran to the river and secured the water, aware that it might be needed now more than ever.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Then, hurrying as best she could with the weight of the pail, she returned to the cabin.
which person or people
From this reading He had attacked Doubler, but had been interrupted by Allen, who had suddenly ridden up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR DAKOTA Though in a state of anxiety and excitement over the incident of Duncan's attack on Doubler and the subsequent shooting, together with a realization of Dakota's danger, Sheila did not lose her composure.
