used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
(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 As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
at any time
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
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fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
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fire-fans
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From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
fire-fighter
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From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
How
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From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
I'm
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From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading How indeed?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “How am I ever to get past him?” she asked herself in sudden consternation.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “If I stop to argue I’m lost,” she told herself.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well enough she knew what these hard-boiled fighters thought of girls who, for sentimental reasons or for the purpose of experiencing a thrill, tried to crowd past them.
which person or people
From this reading As, a half hour later, Florence neared the entrance to a second trail leading to the flaming forest, she suddenly thought of the fire-fighter, who had been placed there to prevent fire-fans from rushing into danger, and her knees all but doubled under her.
