used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
alignmentnounUS /əˈlaɪnmənt/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
didn't
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From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
finger-nails
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From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
a quick look
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
Jane
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From this reading "Hello, Jane!"
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
a particular point in time
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF PROMISED LAND "Hello, Grace!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was polishing her finger-nails as busily as if she lived for her hands--not by them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
precisely as stated
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading My very voice was out of alignment, however, as I spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was passing the society editor in her den a moment later, and she called out a cheery greeting, although she didn't look up from her task.
