used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
at or in the front
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
(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 And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
ARCHITECT'SnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
Betty
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From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
Betty's
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From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
Jim
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From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
OTHERS
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From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
Prexynoun
the head administrative officer of a college or university
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
Prexy's
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From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
determined
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
ritherum
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From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
in a serious manner
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And evidently they all seriously expected Betty to do something about it.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
precisely as stated
From this reading ARCHITECT’S PLANS--AND OTHERS STOPPING at Prexy’s house to get him to join the grand tour brought back Betty’s “ritherum” feeling very hard indeed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Betty set her lips, twisted her handkerchief into a hard little knot, and walked up to the door, resolved to do the something expected of her or die in the attempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
at the time that
From this reading Jim was so dignified and businesslike when he talked to Prexy and Mr. Morton; they were both so dignified and intent on their plans for Morton Hall.
which person or people
From this reading Jim, who was ahead, had the door open for the others when Mr. Morton commanded a halt.
