used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
BlackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
put or send forth
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “The public gets tired of dog stories.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “The public gets tired of dog stories.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
Judy
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From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
Judy's
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From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
immediately past
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
life-saving
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From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “The public gets tired of dog stories.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
solutionsnounUS /səˈluːʃənz/
plural of “solution” — a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
in the near future
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “The public gets tired of dog stories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “The public gets tired of dog stories.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “A cat is good publicity,” the editor, Mr. Lee, had told Horace.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Secret of the Fountain Judy was home at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Blackberry was curled contentedly in Judy’s lap unconscious of the fact that the collar he wore was now decorated with a life-saving medal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cast would soon be removed from her foot and she would be ready for the next exciting chapter in a life that had, so far, been a series of problems and solutions.
