used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
anew
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
in addition
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
HidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
Nita
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From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
with low volume
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
shame-faced
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From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As she concluded, Miss Miller quietly closed her eyes and remained absolutely silent for several minutes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then, as all had concluded and opened their eyes again, she drew attention to a nearby tree by saying, "Hungry, Nita?"
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The Guide opened her eyes and waited reverently for her companions to finish their private thanksgiving and communion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hiding, with a shame-faced expression in her eyes, Nita stood back of a tree near the supper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The girls looked at her and at each other without saying a word, then one after another closed her eyes and also gave thanks to God.
