used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
Becky
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From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did he get it, Becky?"
didn't
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From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How did he get it, Becky?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How did he get it, Becky?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
high-held
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From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had told him.
How
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From this reading "How did he get it, Becky?"
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did he get it, Becky?"
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
on the contrary
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
SALLYnounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
express in words
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had told him.
in the direction of
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was afraid he might still be there."
at the time that
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
WHISTLINGnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
which person or people
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WHISTLING SALLY I Becky, as she journeyed towards the north, had carried with her a vision of a new and rather disturbing Randy--a Randy who, striding across the Hunt Room with high-held head, had delivered her fan, and had, later, asked for an explanation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't you tell me when I came back and said I would go for it?"
