used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better look out," he said.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
Joe
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From this reading "Oh, Joe!" she murmured.
Joe's
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From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Better look out," he said.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Oh, Joe!" she murmured.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Joe!" she murmured.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Better look out," he said.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
on the contrary
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Better look out," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Joe!" she murmured.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
having a supporting base
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He smiled, rather a weak smile it is true, but it was a smile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading NEW HOPE Joe's first realization, after he had regained his nearly spent breath and accepted a blanket which he wrapped around him, was that Helen was standing near him, holding his hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am so glad--so glad--and proud of you!"
