used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
(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 “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
Hal
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From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “It was in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
Hech
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From this reading Hech!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It was in the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
MacCall
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From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
Nalbro
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From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
uttered with a trill
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was in the hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Goodness, what is it?” cried Nalbro, and she turned toward Hal, not a very difficult operation as he had been near her all evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
a Caucasian
From this reading “Where did it come from, Mrs. MacCall?” asked Ruth, as she observed the object, which looked like an immense white egg, rolling farther and farther into the living-room.
