used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
(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 LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
react verbally
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
the two together, not just one
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
cannot
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From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
electrocutedverbUS /ˌɪˈlektrəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “electrocute” — kill by electric shock
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Think of having you so near!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Think of having you so near!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Think of having you so near!
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
Surfside
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From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Think of having you so near!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
at the time that
From this reading LESSONS The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Think of having you so near!
