used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
CARROWAY
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From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
Deane
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From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
of great significance or value
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
Kitcher
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From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
on one occasion
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
a course of conduct
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
with low volume
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
retailingnounUS /ˈriːteɪlɪŋ/
the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
sowingverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
not in physical motion
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her opponent, for the time at least, had abandoned the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
unopposedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈpoʊzd/
not having opposition or an opponent
From this reading She had set out immediately after luncheon, and Mrs. Kitcher had for once enjoyed the privilege of sowing discord, shedding gloom and retailing dark hints, unopposed and undismayed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MISS CARROWAY DID The Circle of Industry had been minus an important member that afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Carroway had set out quietly enough, taking the path around the lake that on the other side joined the trail which led to the Deane camp.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The small woman in black was there, and a reduced contingent of such auxiliary members as still remained in the wilds, but the chief director and center of affairs, Miss Carroway, was absent.
