used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are tired, Violet?" her hostess asked of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are tired, Violet?" her hostess asked of her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading There she took counsel of her looking-glass.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading "You are tired, Violet?" her hostess asked of her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
INVIDIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
looking-glass
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From this reading There she took counsel of her looking-glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
by chance
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
by chance
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she took counsel of her looking-glass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You are tired, Violet?" her hostess asked of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There she took counsel of her looking-glass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "A little, perhaps," Violet admitted, and, urging fatigue as her excuse, she escaped to her tent.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading THE INVIDIOUS BAR Violet Oliver drove back to her camp in the company of her friends and they remarked upon her silence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I couldn't possibly have foreseen that he would be here," she pleaded to her reflection.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are tired, Violet?" her hostess asked of her.
