used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
Ah
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From this reading 'Ah!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The situation was almost saved, and would have been had Olive not been present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
react verbally
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
Barton
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From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
Congrevenoun
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
doweredadjective
supplied with a dower or dowry
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
a young female
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
Gladys
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From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
Kilcarney
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From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
a particular point in time
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The situation was almost saved, and would have been had Olive not been present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The situation was almost saved, and would have been had Olive not been present.
Scully
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From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation was almost saved, and would have been had Olive not been present.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading I know; Lord Kilcarney is engaged to Violet Scully.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The girl winced; and divining the truth in a moment of inspiration, Mrs. Barton said:
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Olive been suddenly dowered with the wit of Congreve she could not have contrived an answer that would have shielded her better from the dart that Gladys was preparing to hurl.
