used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
in addition
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
divisible by two
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
the act of departing
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
hadn't
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From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
heedingverbUS /ˈhiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
KIDNAPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
past form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
for more time
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
of an obscure nature
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
NikenounUS /ˈnaɪki/
(Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
and nothing more
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
go across or through
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
by chance
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
Roberta
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From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
carry out
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
at the time that
From this reading Following the course set, going higher when the country beneath them demanded it, or lower as permitted, she thought things out carefully.
in or at the place that
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Roberta thought of the towns and cities over which they would pass, calculated their location and which ones she would be near early in the evening, when the woman beside her would probably order a landing.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading KIDNAPED As Roberta attended strictly to her business she became thoroughly convinced that her “hunch” regarding her employer was well worth heeding; that the woman’s mission was not only mysterious and confusing, but that it was an enterprise with which she did not care to be associated a minute longer than that she could possibly help.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Carefully studying the chart, which she knew almost by heart anyway, she realized that the route they were following was, for the most part, well out of the usual air lines, but there were several places where she would fly parallel or across those laid out.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Nike did not carry gas enough to take her back to Long Island, but she had money enough with her to drop down onto a landing field and purchase more; also she knew that even if she hadn’t the cash she could give them a draft on her bank in New York if they were not willing to accept a check.
