used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading There were other considerations, moreover.
COVERINGnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
the first light of day
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
to an extreme degree
From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
a young female
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
Marie
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From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
Minna
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From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
Minna's
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From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading There were other considerations, moreover.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other considerations, moreover.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
with speed
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
carry out
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was exceedingly improbable that I should find Minna there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other considerations, moreover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading COVERING MY DEFEAT As I rode through the quickly brightening dawn I endeavored to piece together some plan of action for this visit to the house; but it was obvious I should have to be guided largely by what might occur.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Certainly they did not intend me to know Minna's whereabouts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed in the highest degree improbable that they would have let the girl Marie out in such a way if they had intended to take Minna to the same house; for they would have known I should go there at once.
