used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN’S WILE.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
(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 It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What news?” demanded Grace O’Malley.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
galleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
galleonsnounUS /ˈɡæliənz/
plural of “galleon” — a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “What news?” demanded Grace O’Malley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “What news?” demanded Grace O’Malley.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
not any; not one
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
O'Malley
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From this reading “What news?” demanded Grace O’Malley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
with speed
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
RepeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
Ruari
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From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
refrain from harming
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
Tibbot's
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From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What news?” demanded Grace O’Malley.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
WILEnounUS /waɪl/
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading A WOMAN’S WILE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was suggested to me as I went over the stores of the galleon by the quantities of all manner of garments on board of her----” So had spoken very rapidly, being conscious that with the galleons not far away there was no time to spare.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN’S WILE.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Repeating Tibbot’s words to her, I asked what her commands were.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This afternoon while you slept, Ruari,” she replied, “the idea of a certain artifice or stratagem came into my mind, and the darkness of the night is so much in favour of its successful issue that there is no reason why it should not be attempted.
