used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
Alice's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
on one occasion
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
and nothing more
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
Patricia
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From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
Patricia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
Undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading On this occasion Alice's expression made any further discussion not only unnecessary but impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undressing slowly with the idea of lying down for a little while before facing her friends, Sally was interrupted for the second time that day by the unexpected appearance of her sister.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED SHELTER It was after the hour for their midday dinner when Sally finally arrived at the farmhouse; however, she was able to reach her own room without any questions being asked concerning her delay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you come with me, please, to Aunt Patricia's room?" she began at once.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have been talking to Aunt Patricia and she says it is only fair that we should hear your explanation before passing judgment.
