used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His attitude was inexplicable to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
one or the other of two
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
Eustace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
divisible by two
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
an act that fails
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His attitude was inexplicable to her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading His attitude was inexplicable to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
on one occasion
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
Taloona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
Waroona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his failure either to see or to communicate with her after her return to Waroona was entirely another matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His attitude was inexplicable to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST STRAW Since Mrs. Eustace returned to the township Harding had never once been to see her nor, when passing the house, had he glanced at it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading That she had not had even a word from him while she was at Taloona perplexed her, for it did not occur to her to question whether he had received the message she left with Bessie for him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there were several reasons which might account for that omission.
