used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
the act of departing
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
a young female
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
interrogationsnounUS /ˌɪnterəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “interrogation” — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
pregnantadjectiveUS /ˈpreɡnənt/
carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
on the contrary
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
get by special effort
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
that is looked for
From this reading It was a pregnant coincidence, that the recently married couple had each sought the same sanctuary!
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading The tennis ground was the most secluded resort about the premises,--being sunken in the hillside, and invisible from the bungalow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
someone who visits
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As soon as the servants' voices, and the clatter of plates, assured her that the meal was in active progress, Nancy slipped out, and stole down to the tennis ground, in order to breathe a little fresh air, and secure an uninterrupted think.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
at the time that
From this reading "EXIT NANCY" It was after sundown, when Nancy's eloquent visitor had taken a prolonged farewell, and a reluctant departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was immediately succeeded by Mrs. Hicks, charged with cheerful talk, anxious interrogations and an enticing description of the forthcoming dinner; nevertheless, the girl declared that she felt dead tired, and would rather not appear, but have something sent in to her on a tray.
