used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
the state of being absent
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
the act of departing
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
Eleanor
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From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
Eleanor's
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From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
set up or found
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
Margaret
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From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
not any; not one
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
more desirable than another
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
continue talking
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
on the contrary
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
saturnineadjective
bitter or scornful
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
an educational institution
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
in a serious manner
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
solicitousnessnoun
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had thanked him and told him that she preferred to buy it of the conductor.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE SEARCH Eleanor had not bought a ticket at the station, Margaret ascertained, but the ticket agent had tried to persuade her to.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
at the time that
From this reading She had very little hope of finding Eleanor back at the school, but it was still rather a shock when she telephoned the school office and found that there was no news of her there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She concocted a somewhat lame story to account for Eleanor's absence and promised the authorities that she would be sent back to them within the week,--a promise she was subsequently obliged to acknowledge that she could not keep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a lank, saturnine individual and had been seriously smitten with Eleanor's charms, it appeared, and the extreme solicitousness of his attitude at the suggestion of any mystery connected with her departure made Margaret realize the caution with which it would be politic to proceed.
