used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
(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 FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
Betty
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From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
the first light of day
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
FATEFULadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
how
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From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
Huns
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From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
sleepinessnounUS /ˈsliːpinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading "A good omen," she murmured to herself, rubbing the sleepiness from her eyes.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
that's
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From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATEFUL DAY The rain that had been pouring down steadily all night stopped about dawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Perhaps that's how the Huns will melt away before our boys!"
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Betty raised herself on one elbow to look out the window and was greeted by a dazzling burst of sunshine, as the glorious disc dispersed the fog and took possession of the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "What are you talking to yourself about?" queried Grace, irritably.
