used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
acenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
for the reason that
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
bedeviling
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From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
Blenke
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From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
deem to be
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
Dwight
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From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
at any time
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
EXEUNT
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From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
a boy or man
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
held dear
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
Minneconjou's
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From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
of an obscure nature
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
not any; not one
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
OMNES
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From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
one's
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From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
a human being
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
in the near future
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
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 "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
moving very fast
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
express in words
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
in or at that place or location
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Moreover, neither then nor thereafter did Sandy Ray consider himself an innocent and injured person.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EXEUNT OMNES There is little left to tell.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
at the time that
From this reading When one's own mother is ready to believe a man guilty, small blame to the rest of her kind and to the man's best friends that they should be of the same way of thinking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With the vanishing of the mysterious Blenke, "the man of the mournful eyes," there came swift unfolding of the pitiable scheme that, for a time, had set Minneconjou's nerves on edge, bewildering almost every man from the colonel down, and bedeviling most of the women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If ever a fellow came within an ace of falling," said he to himself, and later to his best friend, his father, "it was I; for I believed her story--believed myself loved--believed she had been tricked into throwing me over for Dwight, and that, now that he had thrown her over because of it, and would have no more to do with her, she would soon be free.
