used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
cause to be bored
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
Breysgate
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From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
Cartmell
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From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
Catsford
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From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
ChatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
LEGACIESnounUS /ˈleɡəsiz/
plural of “legacy” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
the literary culture
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
not any; not one
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
not one, and not any
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
and nothing more
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
postmarks
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From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
express in words
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
seldomer
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From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading ONE OF TWO LEGACIES The clouds settled down over Jenny; a veil of silence obscured her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nor did we; her orders stood--no excuses, no explanations, no guesses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Business letters were still exchanged through the bankers at Paris, but hers bore no postmarks; they must have arrived in Paris under cover; they came under cover to Breysgate, and thus gave no indication of her whereabouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To none of us, I believe, did she say a word about what had happened--and she certainly said no word to Catsford.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She was in constant communication with Cartmell about her affairs; to me she wrote much seldomer and only on necessity; to Chat she never wrote at all.
