used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
dearly loved
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
terminate
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
I'm
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From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
Lynne
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From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
Marjorie
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From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
Marjorie's
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From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I can’t believe my own eyes.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
rivuletnoun
a small stream
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
Ronny
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From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
someone who visits
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Oh, I know I’m the great unexpected,” laughed Veronica, warmly returning Marjorie’s embrace.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Two welcoming arms embraced the beloved visitor, regardless of her dripping rain coat.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now break away, reckless child, before you are quite as wet as I. See what you get for hugging a rushing rivulet.
which person or people
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ronny Lynne, who would have expected to see you?” rejoiced Marjorie.
