used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “There is nothing the matter with me, father,” she answered quickly.
Antonio's
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From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
any thing at all
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ida started at the sudden question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
without doubt or question
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEODORE TREGONING IN TROUBLE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There is nothing the matter with me, father,” she answered quickly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “There is nothing the matter with me, father,” she answered quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Ida started at the sudden question.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
with speed
From this reading “There is nothing the matter with me, father,” she answered quickly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ida started at the sudden question.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Ida started at the sudden question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE TREGONING IN TROUBLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is nothing the matter with me, father,” she answered quickly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
TREGONING
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From this reading THEODORE TREGONING IN TROUBLE.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THEODORE TREGONING IN TROUBLE.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had been reading to her father a description of some paintings by a foreign artist, but though she read on clearly and smoothly, her voice and manner had betrayed to Antonio’s quick ear that her mind had wandered from what she read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “IS anything the matter with you, Ida?”
