used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
Betty
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From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
Betty's
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From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
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 "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "SMILE, GIRLS, SMILE" "Wake up, Gracie."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "SMILE, GIRLS, SMILE" "Wake up, Gracie."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What time is it, Betty?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it, Betty?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
mustn't
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From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
semi-wakefulness
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From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "SMILE, GIRLS, SMILE" "Wake up, Gracie."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "SMILE, GIRLS, SMILE" "Wake up, Gracie."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "SMILE, GIRLS, SMILE" "Wake up, Gracie."
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty's voice was low and excited as she shook her friend into semi-wakefulness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time is it, Betty?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I know," said Grace, waking to full consciousness without a protest--for the first time since Betty had known her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The boys have to catch the early train, you know, and we mustn't keep them waiting."
