used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE FLAT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
(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 If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE FLAT.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
at any time
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE FLAT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
Maggie
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From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
Maggie's
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From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
not any; not one
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Maggie Brady had come back to find her "bargain counter" gone, but Miss Fairbanks had already received orders to put her behind the regular counter.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE FLAT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
precisely as stated
From this reading This brought Faith and Maggie nearer together than ever, and the hatred in Maggie's face was very apparent, although she schooled herself to be fairly pleasant.
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE FLAT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the next few days Faith heard no more about the box of poisoned candy, but she was not allowed to entirely forget it, for Ben Tyler, the detective, almost haunted the department.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he was looking for the culprit there he did not show it, for he laughed and chatted with all the girls whenever he had an opportunity.
