used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
Devar
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From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
Devar's
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From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
exorcismnounUS /ˈeksərsɪzəm/
freeing from evil spirits
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
a young female
From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
HERMIONE
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From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
it's
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From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
carry out
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
at the time that
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN JOHN AND HERMIONE BECOME ORDINARY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY But the phase passed like a disturbing dream.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What more do you want?" he cried.
you've
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From this reading "Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.
