used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
Betty
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From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
the act of departing
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
come to pass
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They were going home!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
and nothing more
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG GAME Betty opened her eyes slowly, and blinked at the sunlight that flooded the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were going home!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
under normal conditions
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading That was the big event; and somehow, she did not feel as sorry as she usually did at the end of a vacation.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were going home!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had a vague sort of idea that something unusual was going to happen, but was too lazy and comfortable to realize just what that something was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then suddenly it came to her, and she sat up in bed with a start.
