used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
having made preparations
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
don't
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From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
Gwen
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From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
Hench
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From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
Jim
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From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
others
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From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
Owain
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From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
peacemaking
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From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
Perage
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From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
in the direction of
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gwen was now quite amiably disposed towards her rival, and was indeed very thankful to her for the peacemaking explanation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "So don't hint a word of the business to Zara."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Only you and I, Mrs. Perage and Jim Vane, know about her accusation," said the young man seriously.
Zara
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From this reading Along with Hench she went into the hot sunshine, and as they walked across the lawns towards the glade where they were likely to find the others, Owain warned Gwen that Zara was wholly ignorant of her mother's schemes.
Zara's
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From this reading After the reconciliation between the lovers nothing remained but to go into the garden and announce that Mademoiselle Zara's errand had been wholly successful.
