used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
Ellen's
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From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
set up or found
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
the act of departing
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
Grayson
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From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
Mahala
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From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
overshoes
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From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
PRONOUNCESverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
REBECCAnounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
moving very fast
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in February that Mahala answered a hasty knock at her door.
at the time that
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could see that the house to which she was going was filled with light.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She jumped into her coat and overshoes and hurried down the road through the snow and the storm of a wild night on the shaking arm of Jason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “REBECCA PRONOUNCES JUDGMENT” The seasons run with swift feet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When she entered it, she found Ellen’s mother in charge and Doctor Grayson at work.
