used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
the act of burning something
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
Clymer
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From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
iniquitousadjective
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know there was some iniquitous blunder of the law, but what exactly was it?"
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He had lost his temper, and threatened the man.
treacherouslyadverb
in a disloyal and faithless manner
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oscar was convicted of burning the store of a rival merchant who had treated him very treacherously.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what _was_ Oscar's trouble?" demanded Mrs. Waite.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Clymer, who had been watching Mrs. Curtis attentively, explained while the other woman seemed searching for the right words.
