used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
airportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
a social unit living together
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
set up or found
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
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 _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
Linda
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From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
Linda's
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From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
Magee
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From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
not any; not one
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
a brief written record
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
plain-clothes
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From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
runwaynounUS /ˈrʌnweɪ/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
having a supporting base
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She found three plain-clothes men waiting for her at the police station, and they joined her in the car which then took them to the airport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not one of the Carter family appeared at the meal, and there was no message of any kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading A large cabin plane, capable of accommodating six persons, had been wheeled out on the runway, awaiting their arrival and two service men were standing beside it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Two Prisoners_ Linda's telephone call came early the following morning, and after a simple breakfast served by the cook, she left in the car which Captain Magee sent.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Linda, however, attributed this to Mrs. Carter's illness, and wrote a polite note of thanks to her hostess.
