used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
in addition
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
COATSnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
Duval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He _was_ saving money.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
Jeanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He _was_ saving money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
planked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
on the contrary
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading He _was_ saving money.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading A MATTER OF COATS Mrs. Shannon had been right about Mr. Duval.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
having a supporting base
From this reading The _chef_ of a certain hotel noted for planked whitefish gave a standing order for fish of a certain size.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Also, it was for Jeanne; or, at least, for a purpose that closely concerned that little maiden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He _was_ saving money.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
whitefishnounUS /ˈwaɪtfɪʃ/
any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading What Mrs. Shannon had not guessed was the fact that Old Captain and Mr. Duval had discovered--or, rather, had been discovered by--two places willing to pay good prices for their excellent whitefish and trout.
