used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
for the reason that
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
couldn't
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From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
set up or found
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
it's
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From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
NikenounUS /ˈnaɪki/
(Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
not any; not one
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
by chance
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
Pollzoff
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From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
Roberta
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From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
in the near future
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
carry out
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then,” she added a bit later, “perhaps it’s still here.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
a special situation
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
very small
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
hard to endure
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “No one would take Nike up,” she said aloud because it was pleasant to hear something beside the ceaseless splash of the water on the shore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At first the fact that she were allowed to go about without guards and not kept under cover appeared to be a good thing, but as she thought that over, she made up her mind that this particular island was so far away from any line of travel or settlement that her captors had no fear of her being found by plane or boat; and she couldn’t get away, so they were safe in letting her roam at will.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TREACHERY The realization that Mrs. Pollzoff was too clever a woman to permit herself to be so easily caught ruined the tiny bit of fun Roberta had found in days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For minutes she stood, staring out at the sea and trying desperately to convince herself that she would soon find a way to escape.
