used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
Arnault
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From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
CatskillsnounUS /ˈkætskɪlz/
a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
without doubt or question
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
an act that fails
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
Graydon
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From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
the light of the Moon
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
an amount of time
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Keen, penetrating, he had comprehended the situation clearly.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The twig had not casually parted under his step, but had been snapped between his fingers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He knew that Stella wished to accept Graydon, and was held in check by financial considerations only.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had seen her manner during the preceding moonlight evening, and with intense anger had observed from a neighboring grove the episode in the summer-house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE ENEMIES' PLANS It has been shown that Arnault believed the decisive period to have come that would see the success or failure of his "operation" in the Catskills.
