used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
bedraggledadjectiveUS /bɪˈdræɡəld/
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
don't
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From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
I'm
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From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
set afire or burning
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
modulatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪtɪd/
changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
on the contrary
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
a safe place
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
try to get or reach
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mrs. Ford stepped impulsively forward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
WAYSIDEnounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF THE WAYSIDE The lady stared at the bedraggled party in amazed silence for a moment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Oh, I'm sorry!" exclaimed the lady, opening the door wider and motioning them into the cheerfully lighted living room.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't wonder you look surprised," she said in her sweetly modulated voice, "for this is rather an unheard of calling hour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But you see we were caught in this awful downpour and had to seek your house for refuge."
