used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
can't
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From this reading You can’t leave me, you can’t, do you hear?"
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can’t leave me, you can’t, do you hear?"
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
the act of departing
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You can’t leave me, you can’t, do you hear?"
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
go away from a place
From this reading You can’t leave me, you can’t, do you hear?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
recurring again and again
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
done under pressure
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
express in words
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She tried to drag his hands from his face, but in vain.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading "Hector, Hector," she said wildly, "it’s not true, tell me it isn’t.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment she stood staring at him, with no comprehension in her eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "South Africa," she repeated; "you—are going to—South Africa," and then suddenly she rushed forward and flung herself on her knees before him.
