used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
AlbertanounUS /ælˈbɜːrtə/
one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
any thing at all
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
move towards
From this reading To approach Elfreda was embarrassing to say the least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
recognizable; marked
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
Elfreda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading To approach Elfreda was embarrassing to say the least.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
set up or found
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What the nature of it was Grace had not the remotest idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To approach Elfreda was embarrassing to say the least.
something that is lost
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
engage in
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What the nature of it was Grace had not the remotest idea.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What the nature of it was Grace had not the remotest idea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
continue talking
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
on the contrary
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading What the nature of it was Grace had not the remotest idea.
express in words
From this reading To approach Elfreda was embarrassing to say the least.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
UNHEEDEDadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
a message informing of danger
From this reading AN UNHEEDED WARNING The next day found Grace rather at a loss how to proceed in the case of Elfreda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
well-laid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
WicksnounUS /wɪks/
plural of “wick” — any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
From this reading From what she had overheard it was evident that Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton had decided to make Elfreda the victim of some well-laid plot of their own.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To warn her against the two mischievous sophomores without being able to state anything more definite than what she had overheard at Wellington House was infinitely more embarrassing.
