used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
in a state of sleep
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
Bab
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From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
a young female
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
Hamlin
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
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 THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
on one occasion
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
get by special effort
From this reading Bab did not feel as secure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was still thinking of the speech the newspaper girl had made to her in the car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DISCOVERY The members of the Hamlin household went early to their own rooms that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a few minutes she was fast asleep, for she believed their difficulties were over.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ruth at once flung herself down on a couch without removing her clothing.
