used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY
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From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
not accessible to view
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
set up or found
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
coins made of gold
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
isn't
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From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
Mallory
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From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
Marjorie
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From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
not one, and not any
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading "Oh, I know he is," Marjorie beamed, and added with a spasm of conscience: "but he isn't my husband!"
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
required or under orders
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Mrs. Temple gave her a guilty start, by speaking across a barrier:
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
a special situation
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading CLICKETY-CLICKETY-CLICKETY Marjorie, as the supposed wife of the rescuing angel, was permitted first search, and the first thing she hunted for was a certain gold bracelet that was none of hers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She found it and seized it with a prayer of thanks, and concealed it among her own things.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Mallory, your husband is the bravest man on earth."
