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 “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “Is Mr. Dewitt in?” she questioned anxiously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
assented
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From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
Dewitt
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From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is Mr. Dewitt in?” she questioned anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
jadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
JewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
Madge
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From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Is Mr. Dewitt in?” she questioned anxiously.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
Prager
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From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Is Mr. Dewitt in?” she questioned anxiously.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
salesmennounUS /ˈseɪlzmɪn/
plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
do one's shopping
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
vaultsnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
look attentively
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
which person or people
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As she entered the shop, she observed that already the salesmen were removing trays from the windows and returning expensive jewelry to the vaults.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading She then made her way toward the Dewitt and Prager Jewelry store, walking hurriedly, for her wrist watch warned her that it was nearly closing time.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Upon reaching the mainland in the motor boat, Madge instructed the sailor who had piloted her from the yacht to return for her in an hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are the owner of the jade pin?” the clerk inquired, and as she assented, added: “Mr. Dewitt is expecting you.
