used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
anew
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARTER AND HIS QUARRY.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading CARTER AND HIS QUARRY.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
FlintstonenounUS /ˈflɪntˈstoʊn/
pebbles of flint used in masonry construction
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
a young female
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CARTER AND HIS QUARRY.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
and nothing more
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
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 heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
go away from a place
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
engage in
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
Margie
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From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
not one, and not any
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
QUARRYnounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading CARTER AND HIS QUARRY.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Margie cried again for help, but none seemed to come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Seconds seemed hours to the doomed maiden, and she felt her strength leave her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She heard the roar of flames just beyond the door, and knew that it was locked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
which person or people
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It looked like a diabolical plot to make way with the girl who had interested herself in the death of Mother Flintstone.
