used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
consider or hold as true
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
in addition
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
carefully weighed
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
moving swiftly
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
set up or found
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
a young female
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
and nothing more
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
over-bearing
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From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
Pollzoff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
Roberta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
move hurridly
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
taciturnitynoun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Flying home at a good speed Roberta considered the offer she had just received and tried to decide whether or not she cared to accept it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was something hard in her expression and her jaw set more like an over-bearing man’s than a woman’s.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The girl realized that Mrs. Pollzoff’s attention was entirely absorbed with her own project and efforts to carry on her husband’s work; also that while flying her own mind must be fully occupied with her job; but the taciturnity of the woman seemed more than concentration on her affairs, whatever they were.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Thinking of the jaw the girl wondered about the strip of plaster which evidently protected some wound, and she tried to figure what it might be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Today was the first time since they had started the trips together that her passenger had showed any signs of being especially companionable and her sadness had instantly aroused the young pilot’s sympathy, but she was still not attracted by the woman; in fact she found an indefinable something which she positively disliked.
