used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUMAN SHIELD.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Meeting the detectives' look with a cool stare, she asked, quietly:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
a young female
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A HUMAN SHIELD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting the detectives' look with a cool stare, she asked, quietly:
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
with low volume
From this reading Meeting the detectives' look with a cool stare, she asked, quietly:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
unusual or striking
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
done under pressure
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
SHIELDnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading A HUMAN SHIELD.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Meeting the detectives' look with a cool stare, she asked, quietly:
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a cool, level-headed girl, and seemed to possess a remarkable set of nerves for she did not look at all startled by their entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
at the time that
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was a beautifully furnished bedroom and the girl smuggler sat by the window reading a novel when the detectives rushed in at her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meeting the detectives' look with a cool stare, she asked, quietly:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
