used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
Bichette
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From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
Bodger
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From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
completer
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From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
creamedverbUS /kriːmd/
past form of “cream” — make creamy by beating
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
divisible by two
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
Hermione
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From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
Hermione's
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From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
for more time
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
not any; not one
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this enquiry Hermione closed her eyes and retired into a state of even completer exhaustion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
precisely as stated
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione’s bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe.
