used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was a mystery about her; that could not be denied.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading But there was a mystery about her; that could not be denied.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
Eliza
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From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
Elmhurst
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From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
a young female
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But there was a mystery about her; that could not be denied.
as might be expected
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
she'll
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From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a mystery about her; that could not be denied.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She laughed naturally and was too light-hearted and gay to harbor a care of any sort in her frivolous mind.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
look attentively
From this reading Beth took occasion to watch her movements, so far as she could, and came to the conclusion that the girl was not acting a part.
at the time that
From this reading SIGNS OF THE TIMES "If she is really Lucy Rogers, she'll be missing tomorrow morning," said Beth when she had told her cousins of the encounter in the corridor.
which person or people
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But Eliza Parsons was still at Elmhurst the next day, calmly pursuing her duties, and evidently having forgotten or decided to ignore the young man who had so curiously mistaken her for another.
