used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
Claire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
CondornounUS /ˈkɑːndər/
the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
travel across or pass over
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
the act of giving
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
musicale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a brief written record
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
Robson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
only a very short time before
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
scrawledverbUS /skrɔːld/
past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
Stillman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
in a swift manner
From this reading Glancing swiftly at the signature, she was surprised to see the name "Lily Condor," scrawled loosely at the foot of the note.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
a special situation
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
under normal conditions
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The following week Claire was surprised to find a letter on her desk at the office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As Claire had scarcely said a half-dozen words to Mrs. Condor on the night of the Red Cross concert, this invitation seemed little short of extraordinary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed that Mrs. Condor was giving a little musicale in Ned Stillman's apartments on the following Friday night, and, if one could believe such a thing, the lady implied that the evening would scarcely be complete without the presence of Claire Robson--or, to put it more properly, Claire Robson and her _mother_.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The few written favors that came her way usually were addressed to the Clay Street flat, so that she was puzzled by this innovation and the unfamiliar handwriting.
