acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
Bryants
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From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
a young female
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
the act of departing
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
Marjorie
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From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
Maynard
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From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
by chance
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
Seacote
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From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
carry out
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
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 "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually alert and energetic, they were so stunned at the thought of real disaster to Marjorie that they sat around helplessly inactive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SEARCH It was fortunate that the Bryants were there to take the initiative, for Mr. and Mrs. Maynard seemed incapable of action.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he called up every house in Seacote where Marjorie could possibly have gone, and King helped by suggesting the names of acquaintances.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But no one could give any news of the little girl; no one whom they asked had seen or heard of her that afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the library.
