used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Please amuse me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
Betty
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From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading "Oh, Mary Brooks!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
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 At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
long-coveted
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From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Oh, Mary Brooks!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Please amuse me."
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
not any; not one
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mary Brooks!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
on one occasion
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please amuse me."
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
puckerverbUS /ˈpʌkər/
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
move hurridly
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
confined on all sides
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At the sound of the voice, the unwonted pucker of anxiety left her forehead, and she jumped up, scattering the photographs she had been sorting right and left, and made a rush for the newcomer.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Betty was sitting on the floor of her own long-coveted "single," surrounded by a bewildering array of her possessions, which she had unpacked according to her own particular system of taking everything out at once, and now, as usual, she had no idea where to dispose of them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE FUN OF JUNIOR YEAR "Hello, Betty Wales.
