used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vera Galloway did not fail to notice this.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
to an extreme degree
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Vera Galloway did not fail to notice this.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Vera Galloway did not fail to notice this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
on one occasion
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vera Galloway did not fail to notice this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vera Galloway did not fail to notice this.
hard to endure
From this reading After all said and done, the events of the previous night had been exceedingly trying, and Jessie was feeling in need of a rest.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THIN ICE With all her loyalty and determination in the interests of her new friend, Jessie could not repress a sigh of relief once Vera Galloway was safe in the shelter of the queen's hotel.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "What I should have done without you, goodness knows.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is impossible for me to properly thank you," she said in a voice that was very unsteady.
