used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
ADOPTSverbUS /əˈdɑːpts/
third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
Carlos's
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From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
Charnock
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From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
commonplaces
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From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
DISCONTENTnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
EXPRESSESnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
the organ of sight
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
Fournier
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From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
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 She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
MIRANDA
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From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
perplexities
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From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
Ralph
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From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
somewhither
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From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
not known
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
unresolvedadjectiveUS /ənrɪˈzɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She stood in the patio until the outer door closed behind M. Fournier.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She read an anecdote about an unknown politician, and a summary of Don Carlos's prospects, with extreme care and concentration; for she knew that her perplexities lay in wait for her behind the screen of the news sheet, and she was very tired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Somehow, somewhither, help must be sent to Ralph; and if Charnock carried the help, he must know why and for whom before he went.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading A local newspaper lying upon a wicker chair caught her eye, and harassed and unresolved as she was, she turned eagerly for rest to its commonplaces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH MIRANDA ADOPTS A NEW LINE OF CONDUCT AND THE MAJOR EXPRESSES SOME DISCONTENT Miranda was left with two convictions, of which she was very certain.
