used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
CRIMINALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading CRIMINAL RECORDS.
travel across or pass over
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
didn't
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From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
Gastonguay
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From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
hoodwinkverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
influence by slyness
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
Potts
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From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading CRIMINAL RECORDS.
remonstrances
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From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
Rossignol
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From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He didn't hoodwink me," said Miss Gastonguay, obstinately, "and he was my burglar, I had a right to do what I liked with him."
which person or people
From this reading She was saluted by a volley of remonstrances from every friend and acquaintance who called during the day to offer congratulations on her safe issue from the perils of the night.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was great excitement in Rossignol over news of the attempted burglary at French Cross, and coupled with it was a mild indignation at Miss Gastonguay for allowing the disabled burglar to escape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you allow him to hoodwink you?" inquired Mrs. Jonah Potts, warmly.
