used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There's been a Faculty meeting.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
Bonnet's
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From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
Boyd
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From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
breezilyadverb
in a breezy manner
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
Carita's
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From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
travel across or pass over
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
FacultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading There's been a Faculty meeting.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The seats of the mighty were filled to overflowing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
INITIATEDverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There's been a Faculty meeting.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The seats of the mighty were filled to overflowing.
a particular point in time
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading The seats of the mighty were filled to overflowing.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The seats of the mighty were filled to overflowing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
There's
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From this reading There's been a Faculty meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seats of the mighty were filled to overflowing.
what's
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From this reading Mary Boyd said, blowing into the room breezily and tossing an armful of books into the middle of her bed, "what's up?
Whew
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From this reading "Whew!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading INITIATED It was the next afternoon after Blue Bonnet's interview with Joy Cross that she ran up to Carita's room to chat a moment during visiting hour.