used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She was taking a chance, and she knew it--knew it with a curious sense of elation.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading She was taking a chance, and she knew it--knew it with a curious sense of elation.
at any time
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was taking a chance for him.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was taking a chance for him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
how
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From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
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 ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
the middle of the day
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
and nothing more
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
cut with a saw
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
try to get or reach
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was taking a chance, and she knew it--knew it with a curious sense of elation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hour at noon was the only opportunity she had of talking to Don.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
at the time that
From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
Winthrop
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From this reading ROSES When Miss Winthrop changed her mind and consented not to seek a new luncheon place, she was taking a chance, and she knew it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If ever Blake heard of the new arrangement,--and he was sure to hear of it if any one ever saw her there with Don,--she was fully aware how he would interpret it to the whole office.
