used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
in addition
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
ANCHORAGEnounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
disobedientadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
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 Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
Eleanor
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From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
and nothing more
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
for more time
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
held dear
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
Madge
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From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
engage in
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
not any; not one
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
carry out
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
Tania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
Tania's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Madge also believed that Mrs. Curtis no longer loved her so dearly as in the early days of their acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "THE ANCHORAGE" Madge was alone in the "Water Witch," which had been mended and was as good as new.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had just come from an interview with Mrs. Curtis, in which she had tried to make her friend understand the reason for Tania's behavior of the day before.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She dwelt on the fact that Tania had slipped away from the houseboat without letting Eleanor know of it, and that she was a naughty and disobedient child.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Curtis, however, would not take the little captain's view of the matter.
