used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
Aubin
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From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
blurtverbUS /blɜːrt/
utter impulsively
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
set up or found
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
a message received and understood
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
INTERCEPTEDverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
last-named
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From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
Levison
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From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
Louise
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From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
murderer'snounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
possessive form of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
on one occasion
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
Ottermouth
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From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
in the near future
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTERCEPTED Mademoiselle Louise Aubin possessed all the attributes of her Gallic blood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For once in a way she had said nothing of her purpose in the servants' hall, expecting to score a greater dramatic effect by announcing on her return that she had been the means of causing the murderer's arrest.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She was vain of her voluptuous charms, susceptible to flattery, and prone to blurt out on the least provocation the scanty ideas in her empty little head as soon as and whenever they entered it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In the last-named characteristics was to be found the reason why in the cool of the evening she set out to walk from the Manor House to Ottermouth in order to lay information with the police against the man she believed to be the slayer of Levi Levison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was further endowed with a fiery temper and an eager impetuosity, which often led her to act without thought of consequences.
