used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
react verbally
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
BeetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
BlackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Peter was driving.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
headlightsnounUS /ˈhedlaɪts/
plural of “headlight” — a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
hilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
Horace'snounUS /ˈhɔːrəsəz/
possessive form of “horace” — Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
It's
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From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
Judy
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From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
and nothing more
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was driving.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading “It’s the Beetle!” she exclaimed as it slowed down and came to a standstill close by Horace’s car.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the last hill before they came down into Dry Brook Hollow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
hard to endure
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
at the time that
From this reading Judy was trying to think of an answer to her brother’s question when she noticed the headlights of another car just over the hilltop.
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 Judy was surprised to see Blackberry in his usual place next to the back window.
