used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the state of being absent
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
BundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "George is the matter--George Lomax."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "George is the matter--George Lomax."
Lomax
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From this reading "George is the matter--George Lomax."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
Loraine
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From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
URGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Loraine, looking at her curiously.
at the time that
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
Whoof
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From this reading "Whoof," said Bundle, sinking on to a garden seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN URGENT SUMMONS Loraine, playing with a small and delectable puppy, was somewhat surprised when Bundle rejoined her after an absence of twenty minutes, in a breathless state and with an indescribable expression on her face.
