used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
bed-clothes
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From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
Bessie
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From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
ComplicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading "Complications," Jack said, had arisen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
divisible by two
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
let have
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
a small worthless amount
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
LORRAINEnounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
engage in
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
a strong line
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
male cat
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading For the life of him he could not understand what had arisen, calling for any unusual display of generalship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
the act of using
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still he had asked Tom to come up, and there was nothing to do but grant his request.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE OLD LORRAINE CHATEAU What Jack said in his cautious fashion puzzled Tom.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Surely Jack should have been equal to the task of getting Bessie down from the window, even if he had to make use of knotted bed-clothes in lieu of a rope.
