used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
chunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
clappersnoun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
a young female
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
engage in
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
not any; not one
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
Pasquali
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From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
San
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From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
sedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
Señora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slim hurried back to the fireplace to fetch her clappers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They followed the Señora into the front room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Señora held up her empty hand; her mouth opened, no sound.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
which person or people
From this reading A chunky, black-haired girl, who had sat in the driver’s seat of the sedan, was letting it be known that she and her two friends had stopped for refreshments, on their way to San Pasquali.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her voice was resonant, and she tried to make volume do, being without Spanish.
