used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading What has happened?" she questioned anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
dearly loved
From this reading "What is it, dear?
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
a young female
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What has happened?" she questioned anxiously.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What has happened?" she questioned anxiously.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
how
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From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, dear?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, dear?
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
come together
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She noticed her excitement and so hurried forward to meet her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading What has happened?" she questioned anxiously.
Quinn
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From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
To recall to mind.
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
cut with a saw
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
having a supporting base
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, dear?
in or at the place that
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the gate at which she was standing and from where she was searching the road for Mary Lee's return, Mrs. Quinn saw the girl running.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading MARY LEE WRITES A LETTER Mary Lee could never remember how she managed to place the unconscious form of the man against the tree so that the branches would afford some shade and protection from the sun's merciless heat.
