used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
Cabot'snounUS /ˈkæbəts/
possessive form of “cabot” — son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
set up or found
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
the act of departing
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
guiltilyadverb
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
a room where books are kept
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
not any; not one
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She flushed guiltily when Peter discovered her and put her book hurriedly behind her, which was no way to hide it from him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
at the time that
From this reading Peter demanded gloomily when he found Rebecca Mary in the pergola overlooking the river at the foot of the garden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rebecca Mary was reading a book which she had found in one of the big cases in Joshua Cabot's grandfather's library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter immediately wanted to know what was the matter with her book that she should put it behind her back when he came in sight, and what was her book, anyway?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know what I am going to do?"
