used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
Bancroft
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From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
COUNTERPLOTS
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From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
Delafield
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From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
for more time
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
not any; not one
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
on one occasion
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But she was equally sure that he would no longer love her or be friendly with her father.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
PLOTSnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
Socorro
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From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
express in words
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading She was quite sure that the knowledge would bring to a harmless end his long quest of vengeance, and that at once he would cease his pursuit of Delafield.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course, many people would be there, and the superintendent would be busy, but she expected to see a good deal of him--he was sure to show her much attention--and it would not be hard to find the few minutes of privacy in which to impart the secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS Fourth of July was at hand, and Lucy Bancroft made ready for their stay at the Socorro Springs ranch with a resolve in her heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some time during their two days' visit she would tell Curtis Conrad the truth about her father.
