used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
matters of personal concern
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
bomb-shell
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From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
Harriet
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From this reading “Harriet has tonsilitis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
Macy
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From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
Marjorie
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pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
OvertakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
express a supposition
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “THIS is a nice state of affairs,” scolded Jerry Macy.
tonsilitis
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From this reading “Harriet has tonsilitis.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Overtaking her friend in the corridor on the way from recitation, Jerry’s loud question cut the air like a verbal bomb-shell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without waiting for a reply she continued in a slightly lower key.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you suppose has happened, Marjorie?”
