used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
anew
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
any thing at all
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
exhale hard
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
DefiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
Eleanor
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From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
divisible by two
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
Gladys
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From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
something that is lost
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "That's very nice of you, Dolly," called Mary Turner.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "That's very nice of you, Dolly," called Mary Turner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
any competition
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
express in words
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's very nice of you, Dolly," called Mary Turner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading "That's very nice of you, Dolly," called Mary Turner.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPY "That was bad luck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Gladys looked at her old friend but said not a word.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was very plain that the loss of the race, which she had considered already won, was a severe blow to her, and she was not yet able, even had she been willing, to say anything.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You really deserved to win that race, Gladys," Dolly called out, as the _Defiance_ came within hailing distance of the _Eleanor_ again.
