afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
Anton's
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From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
Betty
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From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
DELIVERINGverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
else
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From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
set up or found
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
a young female
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
Hester
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From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
how
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From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
engage in
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
Regan
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From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
for a short time
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
that is looked for
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DELIVERING THE GOODS In spite of her indignant protests and her contrary plans, Hester appeared at the garage the next morning shortly before ten.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed nothing else for her to do.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Hour after hour through the night the troubled girl had sought for some different course and had found nothing.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Somehow this chauffeur had discovered her other name, the name she had given to the police, Jenny Regan, and she could not make any move until she found out how much more he knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She could not carry out her plan of restitution nor confide in Betty Thompson until she learned what was back of Anton's ugly, threatening attitude.
