used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
have
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
couldn't
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From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
Dalken
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From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
Eleanor
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From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
divisible by two
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Polly explained simply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
hold-up
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From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
Polly
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From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
free from harm or evil
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
ruffians
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From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
school-nights
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From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
and nothing more
From this reading Polly explained simply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
believed likely
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “He said he couldn’t bear the thought of our even having to travel in the subway, alone, late at night,” added Eleanor.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
victimizedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪktəmaɪzd/
(of persons) taken advantage of
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
at the time that
From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
which person or people
From this reading So Anne, although she read about the two ruffians who had tried to rob a wealthy broker, one night, never dreamed that _her_ two girls were victimized before Mr. Dalken appeared to rescue them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Anne never suspected that Polly and Eleanor had had a “hold-up” at any time, but she wondered why Mr. Dalken should be so kind as to loan his car to the girls on school-nights.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Why, he never forgot what we did for Elizabeth, and when he learned we were trudging back and forth alone, he just wouldn’t have it.”
