used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
Alice
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From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
(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 She will be all right in a day or so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rest and quiet are what she needs."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
exhale hard
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
Estelle
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From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
of the present time and place
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Rest and quiet are what she needs."
not any; not one
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
a human being
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
Pertell
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From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rest and quiet are what she needs."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "When a person has received a hard blow on the head, as Estelle has, the memory is often confused.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Rest and quiet are what she needs."
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then she is in no immediate danger?" asked Mr. Pertell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rest and quiet are what she needs."
at the time that
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
WherrynounUS /ˈweri/
sailing barge used especially in East Anglia
From this reading REUNION "Nothing but a passing fancy," said Dr. Wherry, later in the day, when Ruth and Alice questioned him about Estelle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will be all right in a day or so.
