adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 had been a wonderful day after all.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” answered Linda promptly, “quite the nicest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
Donald
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From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
HighwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
Lilac-Valley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
Monica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading “Yes,” answered Linda promptly, “quite the nicest.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Yes,” answered Linda promptly, “quite the nicest.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
ResponsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
ShiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Linda, isn’t our friendship the nicest thing that ever happened to us?” he demanded.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she had left Donald at the Lilac-Valley end of the car line he had held her hand tight an instant and looked into her face with the most engaging of clear, boyish smiles.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It had been a wonderful day after all.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” answered Linda promptly, “quite the nicest.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Shifting the Responsibility On her pillow that night before dropping to almost instantaneous sleep Linda reflected that if you could not ride the King’s Highway, racing the sands of Santa Monica was a very excellent substitute.
