used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE DRAGON, THE VIPER.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
(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 In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
Bar-sur-Aube
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From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
Beausire
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From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
DRAGONnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading AFTER THE DRAGON, THE VIPER.
an act that fails
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
hiding-place
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From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
Jeanne
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From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
Oliva
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From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
more desirable than another
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE DRAGON, THE VIPER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time she received in her hiding-place numerous messages from the queen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
a just detectable amount
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
VIPERnounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading AFTER THE DRAGON, THE VIPER.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
look attentively
From this reading In order to trace them, Jeanne put all her powers in requisition—she preferred being able to watch over her own secret—and her disappointment was great when all her agents returned announcing a failure.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went by night to Bar-sur-Aube, and there remained for two days.
at the time that
From this reading Oliva was preparing to fly, as Jeanne had arranged, when Beausire, warned by an anonymous letter, discovered her and carried her away.
