used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
put or send forth
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
Dolorez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
an opposing military force
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
divisible by two
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
a young female
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
and nothing more
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
propagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
express in words
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
Seaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
in a serious manner
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
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 Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alone, Jane pondered seriously over the new aspect her problem had assumed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
Vincez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
well-laid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading This “someone” was just now Dolorez Vincez, the South American girl, obviously much older than her companions at Wellington, and certainly of an entirely different social cast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
which person or people
From this reading “Strange,” she reflected, “Marian always makes a confidant of someone who, herself, is unlike our other girls.”
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Never had so absurd a story gained more prompt impetus—the result, presumably, of well-laid plans, the work of Marian Seaton.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In her own generosity Jane would have made allowance even for her proclaimed enemy, but the width and breadth, to say nothing of the depths of this propaganda, were beyond her ken.
