used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
react verbally
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
the organ of sight
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
Frisbee's
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From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
HeartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
materializingverbUS /məˈtɪriəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “materialize” — come into being; become reality
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
satinyadjective
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading She closed her eyes briefly for a silent prayer of thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
very small
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading A blur of silent motion tugged suddenly at the corner of Mrs. Frisbee's eye.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked up from her knitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Heartfelt prayers deserve an answer--but it may be in a peculiar way!
in the company of; together with
From this reading An electric blanket, deep blue with satiny edges, was materializing, neatly folded, in the center of her tiny kitchen table.
