used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BACHELOR'S POCKET.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
BACHELOR'SnounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading A BACHELOR'S POCKET.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
bright-eyed
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From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
CloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
Dr
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From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
Judy
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From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
KeannounUS /kiːn/
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
McLean
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From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A BACHELOR'S POCKET.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading At such times as this, Miss Steel is not unlike a hunting dog on the scent of his quarry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is in Professor Green's study on the Cloisters that we now find her, sitting bolt upright in her chair, alert and bright-eyed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was shut up with Judy Kean for half an hour; she visited the livery stable in the village, she paid a call on Dr. McLean and finally she went to see Professor Green.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Steel was a very busy woman that afternoon.
