used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
anew
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
Bab
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From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
in a serious manner
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
a young female
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
June'snounUS /dʒuːnz/
possessive form of “june” — the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was near at hand, speaking earnestly with a girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other couples outside, and, having paused near a corner, June’s keen ears detected the sound of a faint familiar voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After dancing again with Dale, she listened to his suggestion that they should stroll out onto the veranda.
showing curiosity
From this reading In spite of herself, June could not help wondering what had become of Dick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know you can trust me, Bab,” he was saying.
