used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
(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 third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
every person
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
accept an excuse for
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
the act of departing
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
Issacharnoun
(Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
engage in
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
MeasuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
Polydores
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From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
with little or no delay
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
except for; apart from
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
SilvianounUS /ˈsɪlviə/
type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
sofasnounUS /ˈsoʊfəz/
plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The monotony was somewhat relieved by the difficulties under which Beth and Rob were pursuing their courtship.
on a floor above
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
the act of using
From this reading On the third evening succeeding our return, Silvia and I started upstairs early to give them a chance to have the exclusive use of the library, the Polydores having all been sent to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which I Decide on Extreme Measures_ Everyone in our house, which was now filled to overflowing--in fact, there were Polydores on sofas and in beds on the floor--save Silvia and myself, was on the alert for a response to the letter during the succeeding few days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we were making some plausible excuse for going to our room, Beth remarked with a smile:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing Uncle Issachar, we felt sure he would make no response, or notice the matter in any way save to cash the check promptly.
