used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
the act of departing
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linda, is this true?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
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 Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
Linda
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From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
Ludovic
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From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
Staubach
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From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
Steinmarc
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From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Linda, is this true?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Linda, is this true?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the following morning, being Sunday morning, Linda positively refused to get up at the usual hour, and declared her intention of not going to church.
Valcarm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, she said, so ill that she could not go to church.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Late on the preceding evening Madame Staubach, after she had left Peter Steinmarc, had spoken to Linda of what she had heard, and it was not surprising that Linda should have a headache on the following morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Linda," Madame Staubach said, "Peter has told me that Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to you.
