used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
Ah
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From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
react verbally
From this reading She did not answer.
any person at all
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, you have misunderstood me.
the lower side of anything
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
Butterworth
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From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not answer.
disappearancesnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrənsɪz/
plural of “disappearance” — the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
else
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From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
Jane
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From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
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 I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, you have misunderstood me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading Besides, you have misunderstood me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
not any; not one
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
and nothing more
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
a human being
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Miss Butterworth," she replied, "I have gone too far.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I have no more knowledge than anybody else as to the source of these terrible tragedies.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading I only know that an almost superhuman cunning lies at the bottom of so many unaccountable disappearances, a cunning so great that only a crazy person----" "Ah," I murmured eagerly, "Mother Jane!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Besides, you have misunderstood me.
