Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

highly skilled

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

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From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

of short duration or distance

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

under normal conditions

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

one or the other of two

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

United States feminist (1860-1935)

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the rest little had been said.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

joined in matrimony

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

-ing form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For the rest little had been said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For the rest little had been said.

except for; apart from

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a woman steward on an airplane

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

up to a particular time

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

which person or people

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had made a provisional plan with Jane and Aguilar, and the arrangement with Mr. Gilman had been of the simplest, necessitating nothing save a brief order from the owner to the woman whom Audrey could always amuse Mr. Gilman by calling the "parlourmaid," but who was more commonly known as the stewardess.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The understanding between Mr. Gilman and Audrey was that Mrs. Moncreiff should continue to exist, and that not a word as to the arrival of Jane Foley should escape either of them until the deed was accomplished.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading AFLOAT That night, which was an unusually dark night for the time of year, Audrey left the yacht, alone, to fetch Jane Foley.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This young married creature had prepared a cabin.