used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
in actual fact
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
BlackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
DEDUCTIONSnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
drumlike
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From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was her duty to find out the truth.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
heartbeatsnounUS /ˈhɑːrtbiːts/
plural of “heartbeat” — the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
Irene's
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From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her duty to find out the truth.
Judy
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From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
and nothing more
From this reading This was nonsense—just standing there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
march in a procession
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
Meredith's
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From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading This was nonsense—just standing there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
having a supporting base
From this reading This was nonsense—just standing there.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was nonsense—just standing there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was nonsense—just standing there.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Blackberry sat on the floor at her feet, and the thumping of his tail on the rug played a drumlike march in time to her heartbeats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took a quick step forward and reached for the portfolio, accidentally stepping on the cat’s tail.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was her duty to find out the truth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
which person or people
From this reading DEDUCTIONS Torn between a desire to find out what had actually happened and a fear of throwing suspicion upon the man who was Irene’s ideal, Judy stood in the center of the room staring at Dale Meredith’s portfolio.
