used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
Baxter
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From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
make calm or still
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
chaperonenounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
CONTRACTverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
Dalken
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From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
being one more than seven
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
Eleanor
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From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
Fabians
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From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
how
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From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
a small worthless amount
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
a form of address for a man
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
Polly
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From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
POLLY'S
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From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
PromptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
required or under orders
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a new experience for me," laughed he, "but not one that I dislike.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
hard to endure
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fabians had gone to the Opera and Mr. Dalken was supposed to act as chaperone for the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POLLY'S FIRST CONTRACT Promptly at eight, Jack Baxter and Mr. Dalken were announced to Polly and Eleanor.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In fact, I will be glad to offer my services in the same capacity, at any time, for you girls."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Better beware how you offer yourself on such an altar," teased Polly, trying to appear calm and composed, whereas she was keyed up to hear about the proposed work young Baxter wished them to do for his new apartment.
