used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
make calm or still
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
dissuasionnoun
a communication that dissuades you
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
else
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From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
set up or found
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
come to pass
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
the act of departing
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
Maxfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
Paula's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
not often
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
required or under orders
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
express in words
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mary made two or three more attempts at dissuasion but their manifest futility kept her from getting any real power into them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
volte-facenoun
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
From this reading It didn't often happen that any one was as entirely to blame for a calamity to some one else as Mary was for this _volte-face_ of Paula's.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TWO WOMEN AND JOHN Paula seemed calm enough after that one explosion but she moved along toward the accomplishment of her purpose, to get herself thoroughly committed to Max before John's arrival, with the momentum of a liner leaving its pier.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And the responsibility for the disaster would be attributed to herself; was indeed so attributable with a kind of theatrical completeness seldom, to be found in life.
a late time of life
From this reading She was, to tell the truth, in a panic over the prospect of that evening;--her father arriving triumphant in Paula's supposed surrender to find Maxfield Ware with his five years' contract in his pocket.
