used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
Copley'snounUS /ˈkɑːpliz/
possessive form of “copley” — American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815)
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
deep-laidadjective
secretly and carefully planned
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
Fielden
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From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
I've
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From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
and nothing more
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
RafflenounUS /ˈræfəl/
a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
ROGUESnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
express in words
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But I've learnt something this morning, too, Raffle.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What deep-laid schemes the old man had in his mind Fielden could only faintly guess.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At any rate it was good to know that Raffle was satisfied, and that some careful plan was afoot with a view to Copley's discomfiture.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ROGUES IN COUNCIL Raffle strode sturdily along, refusing to say another word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps you are wise to keep your own counsel," Fielden said.
