used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
ASSEMBLESverbUS /əˈsembəlz/
third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
bombernounUS /ˈbɑːmər/
a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
put or send forth
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now it was raining hard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
of the present time and place
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it was raining hard.
Judy
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From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
and nothing more
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it was raining hard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing surprised her.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading Now it was raining hard.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
an educational institution
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading One thing surprised her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
a special situation
From this reading One thing surprised her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What a change!” she exclaimed as she and Judy raced for the car.
at the time that
From this reading When they had entered the school an hour before, the sun had been shining brightly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAST ASSEMBLES As she left the cool shade of that porch, Mary was thinking of just two things, her reunion with the men of the big bomber flight and their plans for the immediate future.
