used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
couldn't
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From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
didn't
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From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
Edith
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From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
divisible by two
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
brought together in one place
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
Mahala
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From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
Moreland
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From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
by chance
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been greatly disturbed over the money matter.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
required or under orders
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
carry out
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading By unlimited and plausible lying, Junior managed to keep her reasonably satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
in or at the place that
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading “THE EYES OF ELIZABETH” At a famous hotel in a summer resort where people of wealth gathered, in the bridal suite, pampered and indulged in every whim, Edith Moreland was supposed to be recovering from her illness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The more she thought of it, the more frequently she said to Junior: “You know, as I have time to study about it, I see that Mahala couldn’t possibly have taken that money, even though she couldn’t account for its disappearance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, if I had been calling there instead of being your wife, and if I had been arrested, I couldn’t have proved that I didn’t take it.”
