used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought her in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
Frazier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He brought her in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
illegibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
a particular point in time
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
Petra
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From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
Petra's
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From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
with speed
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But Miss Frazier, at the moment of Petra’s entrance, was blind to Petra’s bodily reality.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was rather the reflection of her on the doctor’s face that Miss Frazier saw and read as easily as she was accustomed to read his illegible script.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, that is the best of luck for me,” Lewis murmured, and was grateful to hear a door opening and a step out in the reception office.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “That must be Petra,” he exclaimed, and went out quickly.
