used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
(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 You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
DimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
a young female
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
hadn't
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From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
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 The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
Maida
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From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
not any; not one
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
and nothing more
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
without much difficulty
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
seasickadjectiveUS /ˈsiːsɪk/
experiencing motion sickness
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
up to a particular time
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading After what seemed ages and ages, though no doubt it was only an hour or so, the box ceased tipping and tilting, and came to a stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very dark inside and very stuffy and hot.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Dimly through the wooden sides of her prison she heard voices, and realized she was the subject of a conversation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The box jolted and swayed till it nearly made her seasick; and to add to her woe she hadn’t the faintest idea what would become of her, for she knew that sooner or later they would discover she was a little girl and not a toy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can readily understand Maida was not at all comfortable in that box.
