used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
consider or hold as true
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
ice-cream
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From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
immediately past
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
with speed
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
witty remark
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
Susan
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From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
at the time that
From this reading But it was nothing, she said, when she had at last regained consciousness; she was only stupid and tired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Sally went about her work with dry eyes and set lips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So the ball went on undisturbed, the dancers being only too ready to accept any theory that would not mar their enjoyment.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was all over, she thought, as she rapidly served the ice-cream; Susan was struck with death, she would never live through a year that had opened so.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading From the swoon into which she had fallen on that New Year’s Night Susan Price was slow in reviving.
