Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In vain did Nita seek for any trace of her mother.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

a young person of either sex

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In vain did Nita seek for any trace of her mother.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

past form of “flare” — burn brightly

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

set up or found

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

a young female

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

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From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

and nothing more

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

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From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

try to get or reach

From this reading In vain did Nita seek for any trace of her mother.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

divide into slivers or splinters

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

push forcefully

From this reading Then, noticing that a few embers still smouldered on the hearth, she found a sliver of fat pine and thrust it among them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

a just detectable amount

From this reading In vain did Nita seek for any trace of her mother.

a shaky motion

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did Nita seek for any trace of her mother.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

look attentively

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

during the time that

From this reading The rest of the scanty furniture was overturned and broken; while the whole appearance of the place denoted that it had been the scene of a fierce struggle.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As it flared up with a bright blaze, its light disclosed a scene that filled the girl with despair and told the whole sad story--the child with whom her mother was to watch that night lay dead on the only bed in the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAPTURE AND ESCAPE OF NITA PACHECO For a minute Nita, trembling with excitement and terror, stood irresolute.