used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
CAPEnounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
childishnessnoun
a property characteristic of a child
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
divisible by two
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
Fernell
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From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
set up or found
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
Frederic
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From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the act of giving
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
how
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From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
and nothing more
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
Margot
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From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
Margot's
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From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
Rosa'snounUS /ˈroʊzəz/
possessive form of “rosa” — large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
move stealthily
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PARTY CAPE OF BLUE It was two days later that the box of pretty things arrived from Boston.
accept gladly
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Rosa had been sullen almost to the point of rudeness, but by this time Nancy had learned to regard her whims as mere childishness, a determination not “to give in” which was about as strong as good pie crust--and just as easily broken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That Rosa’s running off without giving an account of her business was the real cause of Margot’s misgivings, Nancy was now well aware, for Rosa would slip away without any explanation, about every time she found the chance of getting a ride into town without taking her own car, her own chauffeur, Margot or even Nancy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And its coming brought a welcome relief in the feud which seemed to exist between Margot and Rosa, consequent upon that little private interview which had occurred after the walk in the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nancy was glad that it had been addressed to Mrs. Frederic Fernell, for had her name been upon it, even under the other, she would not have known how to explain to Rosa.
