used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading You've not had an accident?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You've not had an accident?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You've not had an accident?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
be the source of pain
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
INDECISIONnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You've not had an accident?"
a brief written record
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
purred
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From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
Roger
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From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
Trenby's
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From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
precisely as stated
From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, as Roger opened the car door and she caught sight of Nan's leg stretched out in front of her under the rugs and evidently resting upon something, she asked with a note of fear in her voice: "Is Nan hurt?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
at the time that
From this reading INDECISION Kitty and her husband were strolling together on the terrace when Trenby's car purred up the drive to Mallow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you get bored stiff with each other, or what?"
You're
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From this reading "You're back very early!" exclaimed Kitty gaily.
You've
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From this reading You've not had an accident?"
