used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
cannot
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From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
in a gradual manner
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
petrifiedverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
Quamina
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From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has seen a man in a black mask prowling on his hands and knees in the bushes round the house.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
THORNYadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
at the time that
From this reading When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.
whereupon
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From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She leant out of her window and screamed, whereupon he sprang on to a horse, and galloped up the hill like a madman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quamina cannot be persuaded it is not the devil himself haunting their domain, and is petrified with terror for the rest of the evening.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading LIFE IS THORNY, AND YOUTH IS VAIN.
