used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
Cairns's
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From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Neither the summons nor the call came.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
else
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From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
Essenden
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From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
in a free manner
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
Gaylord
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From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
Gaylord's
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From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
Leslie
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From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
a particular point in time
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the summons nor the call came.
NERVEnounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the summons nor the call came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Neither the summons nor the call came.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “NERVE” Mrs. Gaylord took up her temporary abode at the Essenden expecting at almost any hour to be summoned to Peter Cairns’s offices or else receive a call from him at the hotel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading Following her spirited moment of defense of her chaperon Leslie returned to her usual half domineering, always wilful manner.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Under Mrs. Gaylord’s wing she and Doris could go about more freely to tea rooms and hotel restaurants, and the theatres.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since her father had seen fit to order Mrs. Gaylord on the scene, she had decided that the chaperon would be more of an asset than a hindrance.
