used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “Now we’re getting somewhere, Angel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Missing Children “Rama!”
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
dollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Peter exclaimed with satisfaction.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Now we’re getting somewhere, Angel.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
I'm
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From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
isn't
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From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
Judy
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From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
and nothing more
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
engage in
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
not able to be found
From this reading The Missing Children “Rama!”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now we’re getting somewhere, Angel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
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 exclaimed with satisfaction.
RamanounUS /ˈrɑːmə/
avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama
From this reading The Missing Children “Rama!”
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
Riker
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From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Peter exclaimed with satisfaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “Now we’re getting somewhere, Angel.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Missing Children “Rama!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we can just make sure this is not the ‘green doll’ that was stolen from Mrs. Riker—” “I’m almost sure it isn’t,” Judy exclaimed.
we're
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From this reading “Now we’re getting somewhere, Angel.
at the time that
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter exclaimed with satisfaction.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “When Penny was talking about it, she kept referring to the dolly as ‘she,’ and this little idol is the figure of a young man.
