used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Lance looked at her in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
Dicksie
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From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
DICKSIE'S
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From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
DunningverbUS /ˈdʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “dun” — treat cruelly
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lance looked at her in amazement.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lance looked at her in amazement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
not any; not one
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
and nothing more
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes praying, sometimes fainting, and sometimes despairing, she stood clinging to the instrument, ringing and pounding upon it like one frenzied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
at the time that
From this reading DICKSIE'S RIDE When Lance Dunning entered the room ten minutes later, Dicksie stood at the telephone; but the ten minutes of that interval had made quite another creature of his cousin.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Through the receiver she could hear only the sweep of the rain and the harsh crackle of the wind.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The wires were down and no one from any quarter gave a response to her frantic ringing.
