used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
Barbara
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From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
Betsy
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From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
terminate
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
EXPLORERSnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
Hst
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From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
witty remark
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
tanglesnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
communicated in words
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Suddenly the leader paused and held up a warning finger.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
at the time that
From this reading “It might be snakes—” Barbara began, when Sally uttered a piercing scream.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sometimes there were open places among the trees where they could walk easily, but, at other times, they came to tangles of bushes that were very difficult to break through.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Hst!” she whispered in the dramatic way she seemed to enjoy, “I thought I heard sort of a rustling noise in the bushes over there.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FAIR EXPLORERS Into the pleasant woods the girls went, Betsy, of course, in the lead.
