used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mute bow replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A mute bow replied.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
conniveverbUS /kəˈnaɪv/
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
construes
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From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And you have promised to do it?”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
Hetty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And you have promised to do it?”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading A mute bow replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “And you have promised to do it?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading A mute bow replied.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
Wayt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told Mrs. Wayt that she might depend upon my discretion.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Which she construes into a pledge to connive at a wrong done to a church and a community,” in precisely the same tone and manner as before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “MY sister has begged you to keep secret what you have seen to-night—has she not?” was Hetty’s first inquiry, spoken without haste and without excitement.
