used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
Francisco
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From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
Francisco's
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From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
on one occasion
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
a course of conduct
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Obviously, she had been listening at the keyhole.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
in a swift manner
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following Father Francisco’s direction, Jack darted swiftly to the library door.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading In a torrent of Spanish, the woman apologized to Father Francisco.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Jack recognized her at once as the same unfriendly native he and Ken had met earlier on the path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As he jerked it open, an old woman with a parrot on her shoulder, stumbled forward into the room.
