used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
ATTICnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading IN THE ATTIC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
befitted
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From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
bootlessadjective
unproductive of success
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
deem to be
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
a female human offspring
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
ferretedverbUS /ˈferətəd/
past form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
gleanverbUS /ɡliːn/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
Heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ATTIC.
a message received and understood
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
the act of departing
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
not in physical motion
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ATTIC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On the other hand--distasteful as the experience might prove--she would remain until she had successfully ferreted out the true cause of all the mystery which seemed to envelop the place and its occupants.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
look attentively
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is little to be gained, however, from regrets over lost opportunities, and Meredith, as befitted the daughter of an officer rated one of the most resourceful in the service, turned very speedily from that bootless pursuit to consider what advantage she still might glean from the information which had come her way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heedless of her obligations as a guest, she would watch with unremitting vigilance every move of her host and hostess.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One point she settled without delay; she would not hold to her intention of leaving the roof she was under immediately after breakfast.
