used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
not accessible to view
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
the act of departing
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
doughboynounUS /ˈdoʊbɔɪ/
an American infantryman in World War I
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
one or the other of two
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
MOUSEnounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
not any; not one
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
overseasadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːz/
beyond or across the sea
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
precisely as stated
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading After listening for some time and being convinced that there was no one in the adjoining rooms, Grace covered the keyhole, pinned her overseas cap on the wall, pulled down the shades and very carefully moved the bed out a few feet from the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She went home with her package concealed in a bag of groceries which she had purchased on her way.
which person or people
From this reading It was a doughboy who called for the package later in the day and who handed it to Grace on the street according to arrangement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain ordered the package for Grace and, addressing it, left it with his orderly to be turned over to any one bearing Mrs. Gray’s order.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A MOUSE IN THE TRAP The Intelligence officer spent some moments in profound meditation after the departure of “Captain” Grace, but what his conclusions were did not appear, either in words or in the expression of his face.
