used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
Allison
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From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPALLING SECRET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
APPALLINGnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading AN APPALLING SECRET.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
Brewster
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From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
a female human offspring
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
immediately past
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
reassertedverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪd/
past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading AN APPALLING SECRET.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Allison regarded her companion in silent astonishment for a full minute after his astounding communication.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
possessing sweep
From this reading An incredulous expression swept over the girl’s beautiful face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I have told you that you are not the daughter of Adam Brewster,” John Hubbard stolidly reasserted.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I do not understand you,” she said, at last, and she looked as if she had not in the least comprehended his statement.
