used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
Annie
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From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
being one more than ten
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
Emma
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From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
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 THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
get rid of
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Annie stood five feet eleven and a half in her stocking feet and was as strong as a man.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She held the frail invalid as easily as though she had been a child, and, to do her justice, as tenderly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Having seen Miss Emma safe, the hired man rejoined the three excited girls on the roof of the shed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He proved to be an exceedingly strong man, and the girls were lost in admiration at the masterly manner in which he carried Miss Emma down the ladder and placed her in the arms of the penitent Annie.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RESCUE The strong man demanded by Nan was forthcoming, the same with whom Annie had been gossiping to the peril of Miss Emma Harrison left alone and helpless in the burning house.
