used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
anew
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
Akkanoun
a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
From this reading Akka stood there hesitatingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading Akka stood there hesitatingly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
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 "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Akka stood there hesitatingly.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Akka stood there hesitatingly.
Thumbietot
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From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
wasn't
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From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
at the time that
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not pleasant, by any means, to venture out in the storm again, and it wasn't good to remain in a house where such guests were expected.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When she had pondered a while, she turned to Thumbietot.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, that he would like to do, he replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder if you will help us, as you have done so many times before," said she.
