used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
(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 It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
for the reason that
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
else
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From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
divisible by two
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
Greylock
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From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
Laura
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From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
a special situation
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Frank would come to her immediately; she was sure of that; later, if--she could not trust herself even to think there could be an if--they would all be together at Greylock.
VigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Vigorous measures must be taken to recover the bodies; that was the first thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only one night and part of a day after all, and if Laura neither slept or ate during that time, it was because she had too much else to think of and to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then to get into communication with her brothers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would see the news in the daily papers, but that would not be like authentic intelligence from herself.
