used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
(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 It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
react verbally
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
a social unit living together
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
a quick look
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
Gloria's
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From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
plaintnoun
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
not in physical motion
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “There is something strange about Mary,” she said this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
TRIBUTEnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
Trixy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading This question, or at least some variation of it had been Gloria’s plaint for the better part of a half hour, and Trixy, still patient, offered another suggestion in answer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It might have been imagination, we were all under such a strain, but it seemed to me her pale face betrayed sudden alarm.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A TRIBUTE “But what could Mary mean?”
at the time that
From this reading “I thought I noticed it first when she caught a glimpse of a family picture in Jack’s room.
