used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
on or to one side
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
chatelainenoun
the mistress of a chateau or large country house
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
DIPLOMATICadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
set up or found
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
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From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
express in words
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
testamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “She may have a letter to send back,” he said, “so try and give her an opportunity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In the morning he found Walter and drew him aside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Ian had started a letter to Aline some time before, using the parchment with the holes.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading This he finished and carefully wrapped it up with the buckle, the testament and the chatelaine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keep your eyes and ears open too, and find out and tell me everything that you can.”
