used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
babyviewer
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From this reading Greg wrinkled his nose in puzzlement, then punched the babyviewer.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
briefcasenounUS /ˈbriːfkeɪs/
a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one replied.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
Dennis
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From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
a social unit living together
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
Greg
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From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
gurgled
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From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
staying power
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
Marson's
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From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
not any; not one
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Greg wrinkled his nose in puzzlement, then punched the babyviewer.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no one replied.
Patagonian
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From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
Phyllis
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From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Greg wrinkled his nose in puzzlement, then punched the babyviewer.
puzzlementnounUS /ˈpʌzəlmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Greg wrinkled his nose in puzzlement, then punched the babyviewer.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading But no one replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
move stealthily
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Greg let his bulging, expensive briefcase slip to the floor, strode through the empty hall, poked his head into the kitchen, then entered the nursery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
two times
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
two-year-oldadjective
two years of age
From this reading Dennis dashed to his father on two-year-old legs, and baby Phyllis gurgled twice in her pen.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Greg tried desperately to find an illegal method of joining his family on Mars; for the law said that no healthy man could land on a-- _Harry Warner, Jr._ "We won the Patagonian trust case," Greg Marson's jubilant tones filled the apartment--the hall in which he stood, the automatic kitchen in the rear, the living quarters, bedroom and nursery in between.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Greg wrinkled his nose in puzzlement, then punched the babyviewer.
