used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Such an adventure,”--she gasped.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
pleasantly occupied
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Such an adventure,”--she gasped.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
confined by bonds
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
at any time
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Such an adventure,”--she gasped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
I'll
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From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
Kathie
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From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
lassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
done under pressure
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Such an adventure,”--she gasped.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such an adventure,”--she gasped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STUDIO Elizabeth rushed panting into her mother’s presence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “What are those?
uncomprehensibleadjective
difficult to understand
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are those?
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Never in my wildest moments did I ever dream of such a delicious encounter; that I, of all people, should be so highly favored is almost uncomprehensible.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If there are any adventures floating around I’ll be bound you will lasso one,” said Kathie, amused at Elizabeth’s manner of announcement.
