used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
in addition
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “’PACHES ARE UP!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
Dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
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 It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
and nothing more
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
and nothing more
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
PACHES
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From this reading “’PACHES ARE UP!”
by chance
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
plainscraft
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From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
SkilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was merely that she knew her own resourcefulness much better than did her friends at the post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not obstinate or foolhardy, as the colonel, perhaps, was tempted to think her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “’PACHES ARE UP!”
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Skilled in plainscraft and versed in the ways of the wilderness, she knew well her abilities to get through a hostile country.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dell Dauntless was not only a daring and pretty young woman, but she was also a most determined one.
