used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
else
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From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
every person
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
the act of giving
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
Holman
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From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
how
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From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
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 He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
immediately past
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
Paymasternoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
by chance
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not hesitatingly nor doubtfully, or with any crafty intent; but honestly, as a friend, perhaps as a lover--and then he had looked away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew, of course, how his past actions must appear in the light of this later advice; but he had told her the truth and gone.
TIPnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading At last, and by a trick, she had surprised the truth from Wiley and he had told her to keep her stock.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
at the time that
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
Wiley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TIP "Well?" inquired the Widow as her daughter came back from her ride with Wiley Holman; but Virginia was not giving out confidences.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading For weeks, for months, he had told her and everybody else that the Paymaster was not worth having; but when she had drooped her lashes and asked him for his opinion he had told her not to sell.
