used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
one or the other of two
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was contrary to custom and orders at that hour, but he had done it notwithstanding.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
Priscilla
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From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Priscilla had moved her chair to the extreme rear of the platform that nothing on either side might escape her eager eyes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
St
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From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
not in physical motion
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
carry out
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
VigilantenounUS /ˌvɪdʒəˈlænti/
member of a vigilance committee
From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Virginia Hunter was right.
Winthrop
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From this reading Priscilla Winthrop, her roommate at St. Helen's, and junior partner in the formation of the Vigilante Order, had not been still for ten minutes since five A. M. At that hour she had risen from bed, dressed hurriedly, and bribed the sleepy porter to allow her a seat on the observation platform.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Apparently this young lady would take no refusal.
