Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

(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 THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

a loving feeling

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

a young female

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

not accessible to view

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

bestow a quality on

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

not any; not one

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

under normal conditions

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

move upward

From this reading Her air of indifference, carefully assumed, had not hidden the rapid rise and fall of her breast at the confession of my fears.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

cut with a saw

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

fearless daring

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

a special situation

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Indeed, in my hotel room that night, the more I thought of the interview the more convinced I was that whatever modesty deterred her, it was the very fact of her caring so much that made the thing impossible to her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

during the time that

From this reading I had had evidence enough that she cared for Jerry in a tender, almost a motherly way, and while I had been unsuccessful in my mission, I now saw no reason to change my opinion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The inquietude of her manner, the curiosity which had permitted me to finish my story, were proof convincing that her interests in Jerry were more than ordinarily involved, and the more I thought of her attitude the more I wondered at my own temerity.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading THE PATH IN THE WOOD Had I not been obsessed with the desire at all costs to divert the unhappy tide of Jerry's infatuation, I must have known that no girl such as Una Habberton could lend herself as accessory to a plan like mine.