used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, fortune favoured her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
Avelyn
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From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
put or send forth
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
carefully weighed
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
favoured
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From this reading As it happened, fortune favoured her.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As it happened, fortune favoured her.
a young female
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, fortune favoured her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it happened, fortune favoured her.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
not any; not one
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
no person; not anyone
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
room-mates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
express in words
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Miss Kennedy sent her to the study to fetch a book that was required.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She considered that she owed her room-mates a grudge, and she cast about for a suitable opportunity of paying the debt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She knocked at the door, and as nobody answered she turned the handle and went in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mischief Avelyn, I regret to say, was no ideal heroine of fiction, but a particularly human girl, with a strong spice of mischief in her composition.
