used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
(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 For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
Andreas
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From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
permission to do something
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
didn't
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From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
Florian
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From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
Hausberger
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From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
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From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Will knew it was a mistake.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
LinnetnounUS /ˈlɪnɪt/
small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
Linnet's
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From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
love-making
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From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
come together
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Will knew it was a mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
oneself
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From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
ostensibleadjectiveUS /ɑːˈstensəbəl/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading For Andreas, after all, was Linnet’s ostensible guardian and nearest male protector.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
in the direction of
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
unrecognisedadjective
not having a secure reputation
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It introduced into their meetings a certain shadowy element of clandestine love-making which was in many ways distasteful to Will’s frank and manly nature, though it was at the same time, as Florian felt, a hundred times more “dangerous” for him than any open acquaintance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will knew it was a mistake.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading CAUGHT OUT That avowal of Linnet’s that she didn’t want Andreas Hausberger to know of Will’s presence in the town put Will’s relations towards her during the next few weeks on a different, and to some extent compromising, footing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To meet Linnet on the hills, without his knowledge or consent, was to place oneself in the position of an unrecognised lover.
