used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
AmarillonounUS /ˌæmərˈɪloʊ/
a city in the northern panhandle of Texas
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
having the place or position changed
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
a young female
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
Peckham's
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From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
Pratt
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From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
Rugley
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From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
express in words
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
believed likely
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "And here he has forced his company upon me," thought the girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ACCIDENT It was not until later that Frances was disturbed by the thought that Pratt was suspected by her father of having a strong curiosity regarding the Spanish treasure chest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But fortunately Captain Rugley was not at hand with his suspicions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What would father say, if he knew about it?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Frances wished to believe the young man from Amarillo truly her friend; and on this ride toward Peckham's they became better acquainted than before.
