used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
Bernard'snounUS /bərˈnɑːrdz/
possessive form of “bernard” — French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Tommy went with them, carrying Scooter.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For it was evident that Tommy had had a shock.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For it was evident that Tommy had had a shock.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
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 She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
and nothing more
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
Ralstons
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From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
only a very short time before
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
ScooternounUS /ˈskuːtər/
a motorboat resembling a motor scooter
From this reading Tommy went with them, carrying Scooter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading For it was evident that Tommy had had a shock.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
believed likely
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
Tessa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tommy went with them, carrying Scooter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He said he must show himself at the Club, though Bernard suspected this to be merely an excuse for escaping for a time from The Green Bungalow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy went with them, carrying Scooter.
precisely as stated
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew very little about it, for she scarcely awoke, only dimly realizing that her friend was at hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PETER Tessa went back to the Ralstons' bungalow that night borne in Bernard's arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tommy went with them, carrying Scooter.
