used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
highly skilled
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading And she had agreed to respect his wishes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
from appearances alone
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
Delaplane
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From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
Freddy
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From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
McGuire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
predilectionsnounUS /ˌpredəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “predilection” — a predisposition in favor of something
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And she had agreed to respect his wishes.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
express in words
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
SHADnounUS /ʃæd/
bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And she had agreed to respect his wishes.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had first intercepted Beth on her way to the kitchen and sworn her to secrecy, advising her to say nothing to Mrs. Bergen about the events of the previous night.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading On the way to New York he had sat in the rumble of the low red runabout, Miss Peggy McGuire at the wheel, driving the fashionable Freddy.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading And she had agreed to respect his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Miss McGuire after having yielded, the night before, to the musical predilections of Miss Delaplane, had apparently reconsidered Peter's social status and had waved him to the seat in the rear with a mere gesture and without apologies.
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 SHAD IS UNPLEASANT Peter returned from New York on Thursday night, having accomplished his curious mission.
