used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
clothing in general
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
crumbnounUS /krʌm/
a very small quantity of something
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
having made preparations
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
José
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From this reading José was the subject of the talk.
immediately past
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
moss-covered
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From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
a human being
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
robber's
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From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading José was the subject of the talk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading José was the subject of the talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It seemed impossible that José was a thief, or that he could have been guilty of such trifling trickery as the individual in the robber’s clothes.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading José was the subject of the talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
at the time that
From this reading When the last sandwich had been eaten, and the last crumb of cake disposed of, the picnic party leaned lazily against the moss-covered trunk of a fallen tree to discuss the events of the morning.
which person or people
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading José, quiet and reserved though he was, had become a favorite with the young people.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All were inclined to believe, now, that they had been deceived by the strong resemblance between the young Spaniard and the mischievous person who had mystified them in the woods that morning.
