used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
for the reason that
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
approval
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
drama-loving
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From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
divisible by two
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
Jacqueline
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From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
and nothing more
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
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 At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
Martha
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From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Of course Caroline ought to have been just as noble as Jacqueline.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
PENELOPEnounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
express in words
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
and nothing more
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading As a matter of fact, I suspect that she ran away, because she had had enough drama with Aunt Martha and Caroline to satisfy even her drama-loving soul for at least one day.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At any rate, she dove out of the garden through the narrow gap in the hedge, like a scared and nimble rabbit, and Caroline was left to face alone the onslaught of Cousin Penelope.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PENELOPE TAKES ALARM Like the hero of the old music hall song, Jacqueline felt that "now was the time for disappearing."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wish I could say to her credit that she fled, simply because she was afraid that if she came face to face with Cousin Penelope, she would be tempted beyond her strength and withdraw the promise she had so impulsively made to Caroline.
