used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
(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 |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
ave
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From this reading “Come to the corner, dearie, an' 'ave a look.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
breakin
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From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come to the corner, dearie, an' 'ave a look.”
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “Come to the corner, dearie, an' 'ave a look.”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading “Come to the corner, dearie, an' 'ave a look.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
Dolores
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From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
great-hearted
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From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
Jenks
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From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
Juan
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From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Come to the corner, dearie, an' 'ave a look.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
Somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
a shaky motion
From this reading In a quick access of terror and apprehension she clung, trembling, to stolid old Mother Jenks.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading “Somebody's breakin' in or breakin' out,” the veteran decided calmly.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
at the time that
From this reading The cries, followed by the sudden, savage outbreak of fire when the Guards made their dash from the palace, brought Webster and Don Juan to mind instantly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
people who are wounded
From this reading |FOR half an hour after Webster left her to assist the great-hearted Mother Jenks in her rough care of the wounded, Dolores, absorbed in her work of mercy, gave all of her thought to the grim task before her.
