used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
not being in a specified place
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
having fair knowledge of
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
(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 On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
in addition
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
Betty
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From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
Castell
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From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
d'Aguilar
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From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
having the place or position changed
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
go away from a place
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
Margaret
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From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
not any; not one
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
SNAREnounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading THE SNARE.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
swearsverbUS /swerz/
third-person singular of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
carry out
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SNARE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
at the time that
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
which person or people
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following morning, when Castell returned, Margaret told him of the visit of d’Aguilar, and of all that had passed between them, told him also that he was acquainted with their secret, since he had spoken of her as half a Jew.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But let that go, I can take my chance; now I would learn who brought this man into my house when I was absent, and without my leave.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “I fear that it was Betty,” said Margaret, “who swears that she thought she did no wrong.”
the day immediately before today
From this reading “I know it, I know it,” answered her father, who was much disturbed and very angry, “for yesterday he threatened me also.
