used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
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 "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
can't
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From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Eleven o'clock!" she cried.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
being one more than ten
From this reading "Eleven o'clock!" she cried.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading HURRAH, FOR EUROPE!
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
the organ of sight
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HURRAH, FOR EUROPE!
a long fixed look
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
HURRAHnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading HURRAH, FOR EUROPE!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
Lucile
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From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Eleven o'clock!" she cried.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
make steady
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lucile opened one sleepy eye upon the busily ticking little clock on the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh, it can't be!" she added, with sudden inspiration, which was clouded with disappointment the next minute as the steady ticking continued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she looked, her gaze became fixed and she sat up in bed with a startled exclamation.
