used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
Adrienne
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From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
Adrienne's
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From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
Jane
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From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Who knows?
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 Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
engage in
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We must make an imposing appearance if we can," she added with a grin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
Voila
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From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE RECKONING "_Voila!_ We are ready.
at the time that
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
which person or people
From this reading "Who knows?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us advance!" proclaimed Adrienne with a smothered chuckle, when at ten minutes to six a determined trio left Adrienne's room on the fateful errand to the room next door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you dare giggle when we get in there," warned Judith in a whisper, as Jane rapped sharply on the door.
