used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
accusinglyadverbUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋli/
in an accusing manner
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
Aha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
Billie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
Billie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
CandynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading "Candy!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
DRAWSnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
and nothing more
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
a particular point in time
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
rectanglenounUS /ˈrektæŋɡəl/
a parallelogram with four right angles
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
having come into contact
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading PLEASURE DRAWS NEAR As she looked, a flush stole over Billie's face and she tried hastily to hide the chocolate in the pocket of her suit before the girls could see it.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billie stretched out an eager hand for it, but Laura was just before her.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Aha!" she cried triumphantly, waving the little brown rectangle aloft.
in or at the place that
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have succeeded if Vi had not accidentally touched her elbow at that moment, knocking the package of chocolate from her hand and into the aisle of the car where it lay, face up, accusingly.
