used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLOT AGAINST ROBERT.
acquainting
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From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A PLOT AGAINST ROBERT.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
the act of discovering something
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Explain yourself, Frederic."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
Frederic
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From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
not any; not one
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
and nothing more
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A PLOT AGAINST ROBERT.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A PLOT AGAINST ROBERT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
Vernon
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From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is only a few days since he was arrested for theft in a dry goods store."
at the time that
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Finding himself alone with her that evening, he said: "I am afraid, aunt, you did not exercise much caution when you selected young Frost as your secretary."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Explain yourself, Frederic."
