used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
(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 The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
a quantity of money
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
briefestadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfəst/
superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
Brim's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
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 Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
engage in
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
and nothing more
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
Shippen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next day after Shippen’s visit Helen went into Shannon to make some purchases and to make sure of the amount of her balance at the bank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The street, all things about her, were so familiar that she only remembered afterwards the strangeness of familiar faces.
at the time that
From this reading When she stepped from the car in front of Brim’s general merchandise store, it was as if she had stepped into a foreign land.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two men whom she knew passed her with their eyes down.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman regarded her with furtive curiosity and returned her salutation with the briefest bow, as if she did not really know her.
