used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
Anstice
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From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
BOGUSadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
Boyd
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From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
footfalls
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From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
highest in quality
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
and nothing more
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
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 She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
magnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
engage in
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
not any; not one
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
on one occasion
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
try to get or reach
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading So, as she ran, she listened fearfully for sounds of pursuit, and several times fancied that she heard soft footfalls close at hand, though hasty glances over her shoulder disclosed no cause for apprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew only that she was once more free to make her way to friends, if she could, and her greatest present fear was that the savages might repent their generosity, and seek to recapture her.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading At length, she came to the end of her strength, and sank wearily to the ground at the foot of a giant magnolia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
which person or people
From this reading BOGUS INDIANS AND THE REAL ARTICLE As Anstice Boyd fled blindly from the presence of the savage who had just struck down her faithful servant, she had no idea of the direction she was taking, nor of what haven she might hope to reach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Almost as she did so, a low cry of despair came from her lips, for with noiseless step the slender form of a young Indian stood like an apparition beside her.
