used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
(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 It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
Cavana
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From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
increase twofold
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
Kate
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From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
engage in
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
Mulvey
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From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
not any; not one
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
at the time that
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
Winny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winny wanted to find out something from Kate Mulvey, and at the same time to hide something from her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Kate Mulvey was on precisely the same intent with Winny Cavana in both ways; so that some such tournament must come off between them the first time they met, with sufficient opportunity to "have it out" without interruption.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It is not to be wondered at that two persons, equally clever in all respects, and having a similar though not identical object in view, should have pretty much the same thoughts respecting the manner of carrying it out, and finally pursue the same course to effect their purpose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the matter involves some nicety, if not difficulty, when it so happens that those two persons have to work upon each other in a double case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is then a matter of diamond cut diamond; and if, as I have suggested, both are equally clever, the discussion of the subject between them would make no bad scene in a play.
