experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
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ante-room
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From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
Bateman
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From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
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cannot
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From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
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Deusen
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From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
being one more than seven
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
Gertrude
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From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
JournalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
not any; not one
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
ProgressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
TelephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Gertrude is always prompt," said Mrs. Bateman, as they waited in the ante-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I cannot imagine what is keeping her.
at the time that
From this reading When eight o'clock came and Gertrude Van Deusen had not appeared, they felt no anxiety, but as the moments passed and she did not come, they began to be surprised and then alarmed.
won't
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From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
WorkersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Modern Journalism The "Progressive Workers" has been especially busy in arranging for the joint debate between their own and the Republican candidates, and they were in full force and early at the meeting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Telephone over to her house, Anna, and see if she has left, won't you?
