used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
Charteris
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From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
Crosbie
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From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
dispatchingverbUS /dɪˈspætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
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 Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
Margery
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From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
Margery's
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From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
not any; not one
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
a male human offspring
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
that is looked for
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading She learned from her aunt that the mother and son had met, and that Mrs. Crosbie had carried out her part to the letter, thereby causing Stuart no little surprise and pleasure.
thunderclapnoun
a single sharp crash of thunder
From this reading The news of Margery’s disappearance came like a thunderclap to Vane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
communicated in words
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Immediately on her return to the castle, Vane Charteris sought her aunt, and whispered to her the success of her mission.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Crosbie willingly agreed to drive over early the next morning, and see what could be done with respect to dispatching Margery from the village; and Vane went up to her room, both satisfied and triumphant.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Stuart’s eagerness was fed by fictitious tender messages from Margery, which Vane uttered glibly and without the slightest effort; and so the first part of her plot proved most successful.
