used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A little,” she replied.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
any thing at all
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
CHARMIAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
being joined in close association
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
start firing a weapon
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
something that is lost
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Shonto questioned.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A little,” she replied.
RIDDLESnounUS /ˈrɪdəlz/
plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
Shonto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
tabletsnounUS /ˈtæbləts/
plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIDDLES CHARMIAN was gazing across the fire at Shonto, half bewildered at his blunt statement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had known that Andy was concerned in the disaster that had befallen the party, for long since she had connected the little tablets which he took daily with the loss of the medicine case.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Has Andy told you anything of his physical troubles?”
