used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then I went back and finished washing dishes.
BanningnounUS /ˈbænɪŋ/
an official prohibition or edict against something
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Then I went back and finished washing dishes.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Then I went back and finished washing dishes.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
let have
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
used to form the superlative
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
sheepishadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I went back and finished washing dishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in about two minutes Grant was beside me drying them, a sheepish expression on his face.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Then I went back and finished washing dishes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First the most distant, highest ranges of mountains were covered with snow.
in or at the place that
From this reading I opened the bookcase, took two of the books from the set and went into the office, laying them on the desk where the salesman could see them.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winter came to Banning with grace and beauty.
