used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
in actual fact
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
make right or correct
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
a young female
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
Linda
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From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
Linda's
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From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
Money-Bags
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From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
and nothing more
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
Susie
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From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
Susie's
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From this reading Susie's desire to reform had been sincere while Linda was with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading _The Money-Bags_ Linda's theories regarding the fourth member of the gang of thieves had been only partially correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
at the time that
From this reading She had actually meant to cut free from the gang and go back to a normal mode of life--earning her living as she had done when she met her husband.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As she had surmised, the "Doc" slipped off in the canoe from Black Jack Island while his companions slept, and he did stop at Soldiers' Camp.
which person or people
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was not he who compelled Susie to go with him, but the girl herself who insisted upon accompanying him.
