used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
react verbally
From this reading No answer.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
BURGLARnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Judy," she called, softly.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
set up or found
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
Judy
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From this reading "Judy," she called, softly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
not any; not one
From this reading No answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Judy," she called, softly.
with low volume
From this reading "Judy," she called, softly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
wakened
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From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANNE HEARS A BURGLAR Anne was wakened that night by a sense of utter loneliness.
a Caucasian
From this reading Anne reached over and found that the covers of the little white bed that stood beside her own had not been disturbed.