used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "In bed."
Caniper
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
Mildred
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
a particular point in time
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
PretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
that's
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From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
you've
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From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
