used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
the formal act of approving
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
at any time
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
expostulated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
Gallup's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
immersionnounUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
be seated
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Dr. Gallup's orders, she remained in bed to get over the shock of her immersion.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KIT GIVES HER BLESSING Probably the next three days were the longest Kit had ever spent in her life.
at the time that
From this reading "When I don't feel shocked a bit," she expostulated.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't see why I can't sit in a chair down on the veranda."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, you just want to pose as an interesting invalid," Jean laughed.
