used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading After all, it was absurd....
in actual fact
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, it was absurd....
(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 After all, it was absurd....
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
any thing at all
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
remove the dust from
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
at any time
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Capable of _everything_!
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
good-humour
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From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
come to pass
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, it was absurd....
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
Minnie
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From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
and nothing more
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
Petersen
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From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
realisticadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
precisely as stated
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, it was absurd....
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is not intended to be a romantic story, or a realistic story--not a tale of anything that ever did happen, only of something which _might have happened_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Petersen rode along in the choking dust, considering the problem with perplexity but with good-humour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you know a Minnie, as you very likely do, you will admit that, whether or not she is actually guilty of such deplorable exploits as herein narrated, she is certainly _capable_ of them.
