used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPURGATED EDITION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading AN EXPURGATED EDITION.
EXPURGATEDadjective
having material deleted
From this reading AN EXPURGATED EDITION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
Kresney
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From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
Kresneys
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From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
any competition
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
slightsnounUS /slaɪts/
plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A little lurking secret of the blood; A little serpent secret, rankling keen."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The Kresneys looked in vain for the coveted invitation, and the trifling circumstance loomed largely on their narrow horizon.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading As District Superintendent of Police he had relieved his predecessor in the middle of the hot weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owen Kresney possessed in a high degree that talent for discovering or inventing slights which is pride of race run crooked, and reveals the taint of mixed blood in a man's veins.
