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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

(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 Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

any thing at all

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been betrayed.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading She had been betrayed.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

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From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

divisible by two

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

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From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

brought together in one place

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had been betrayed.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

a state of extreme dishonor

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

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From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

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From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

cut with a saw

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

express in words

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had been betrayed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

in the near future

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

move hurridly

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Slowly she gathered all her mental resources together and slowly she looked from Melun to Marie Estelle and back to Melun.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

extremely wicked

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the past few weeks she had learned to expect infamy and even treachery, but she had not looked for any action so villainous as this.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

during the time that

From this reading THE FARM ON THE HILL For a while Kathleen was too bewildered to say anything, but soon one ugly fact stood out hard and convincing.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As the car went bounding down the hill at an ever-increasing rate of speed Kathleen saw Melun give an appreciative nod to the woman at her side, and she watched a little smile of triumph flit across the woman's mouth.