used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
in addition
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
Broadbrim
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From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
cool-headed
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From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
Demona
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From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
the act of discovering something
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
DOOMverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading THE DOOM OF WATERS.
Doon
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From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
Kipp
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From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
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 Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
Macray
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From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
Nora
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From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOOM OF WATERS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Old Broadbrim recalled the pledge he had made to Nora Doon and Foster Kipp in America.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
believed likely
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOOM OF WATERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
precisely as stated
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE DOOM OF WATERS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The compact between Old Broadbrim and Dick Waters was a secret one, and if they were not suspected they might carry out their plans against Macray and his beautiful friend.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But they were in a wild land, and also in the very shadow of discovery and death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Belle Demona was suspicious, as the detective knew, for she was a keen, cool-headed creature, vengeful to a degree, and, with Merle to stand by her, the future did not look very promising.
