used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
anew
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
(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 In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
Clendenning
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From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
Gordon
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From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
Jenks
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From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
a female domestic
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
pervasivenessnounUS /pərˈveɪsɪvnɪs/
the quality of filling or spreading throughout
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
SanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In all her planning, Mary had a sense of the pervasiveness of Gordon Richardson.
SevensnounUS /ˈsevənz/
a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
SixesnounUS /ˈsɪksɪz/
plural of “six” — the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
Susan
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From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
carry out
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Grace Clendenning and Aunt Frances were already installed for the winter at their hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _In Which the Whole World is at Sixes and Sevens, and in Which Life is Looked Upon as a Great Adventure._ It had been decided that, for a time at least, Gordon and Constance should stay with Mary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the spring they would again go back to London.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young couple would occupy the Sanctum and the adjoining room, and Mary was to take on an extra maid to help Susan Jenks.
