used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
ANGIE
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From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
divisible by two
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
Kearn
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From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
a brief written record
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
make a painting
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
Thode
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From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "He was even less prepossessing than usual.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I--I knew something of what occurred as I think you could understand from my note.
Willa
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From this reading "I had the pleasure of seeing the other victim of that motor accident," Willa remarked demurely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I was striped with plaster like a savage in war paint."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANGIE SCORES "I was sorry to have missed you at my sister's, although I do not think you would have welcomed my appearance!" laughed Kearn Thode.
