used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
having companions or an escort
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
divisible by two
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
set up or found
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
destroyed or killed
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
not any; not one
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Nor could any message she might send to her father explain the situation to him.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
a special situation
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
create by training and teaching
From this reading She never in her life had gone alone upon an extended journey, much less been alone upon a train over night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
look attentively
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WATCH UPON THE BEACH Constance went up to her own rooms; she could hear her mother speaking, in a room on the same floor, to one of the maids; but for her present anxiety, her mother offered no help and could not even be consulted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was throbbing with determination and action, as she found her purse and counted the money in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she spoke of such a thing now, she would be prevented; no occasion for it would be recognized; she would not be allowed to go, even if "properly accompanied."
