Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

later than; following

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

anew

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

possessing life

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

(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 Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

have

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

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From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

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From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

a very small circular shape

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

a young female

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

the act of departing

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

not able to be found

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

easily agitated

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

on one occasion

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

with speed

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

express in speech

From this reading After once mentioning the fact that Linda was still reported missing in the newspapers, Miss Carlton's housekeeper learned not to speak of the girl again.

not in physical motion

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

up to a particular time

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Return_ Until the second of July, Linda's aunt, Miss Emily Carlton, had managed, with Mrs. Crowley's help, to keep hoping that the girls were still alive.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It seemed as if the older woman could not bear to talk about her niece; in the few days since her disappearance she had aged rapidly.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading That night she collapsed and went to bed a nervous wreck.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Then her brother's long-distance call from Jacksonville, informing her that he was going to sea in a yacht in search of Linda and Dot confirmed all the fears she was secretly cherishing.