used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the Monday after the game.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
fudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was the Monday after the game.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
Harlowe's
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From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Monday after the game.
Jessica
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From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was the Monday after the game.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
on one occasion
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING CLOUDS "A sprained ankle is not so serious," declared Grace from her nest among the sofa cushions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Monday after the game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her various sympathetic classmates were seated about the Harlowe's comfortable living room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
which person or people
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A wood fire crackled cheerfully in the big, open fireplace, while a large plate of chocolate fudge circulated from one lap to another.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jessica, will you pour the chocolate?" continued Grace to her friend, who rose at once to comply with her request.
