used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
Kinney
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From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a relief to know she spoke of them to none but him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes he thought it a little curious that she should concern herself with affairs in which he was sure, sooner or later, to be involved.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule Trent let her wander on feeling that her pleasures were few.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was in those crimes committed in the higher circles of society which intrigued her most, that society which she had served.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “THE COUNTESS” The next morning Anthony Trent observed that Mrs. Kinney was filled with the excitement that attended the reading of an unusual crime as set forth by the morning papers.
