used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
in the past
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
bewilderedlyadverb
in a bewildered manner
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
Chris
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From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
set up or found
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
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 Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
low-slung
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From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
Marianna's
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From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
come together
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
mid-week
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From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
on one occasion
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
and nothing more
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
with speed
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Norma!" he said, quickly, "I found a message when I got to the office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Chris jumped out and came to meet her as she looked bewilderedly toward it, a Chris curiously different in manner from the man she had left only an hour ago.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was to call up Aunt Marianna's house at once.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So matters went on for another ten days.
at the time that
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then suddenly, on a mid-week afternoon, Norma, walking home from a luncheon in a wild and stormy wind, was amazed to see the familiar, low-slung roadster waiting outside her aunt's door when she reached the steps.
