used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
Brutt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
engage in
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
make reference to
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
not any; not one
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
on one occasion
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
and nothing more
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading No good opportunity occurred, and it slipped out of her mind.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Not that she had intended delay, but that friends came to dinner two evenings in succession, and her uncle was out to luncheon and to tea.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
not known
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
at the time that
From this reading The third evening, when they were alone at dessert, she named it simply as an unimportant matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Little Plot UNKNOWN to Mrs. Brutt, links were being forged in a chain of influences which was to bring about her pet scheme.
Wyldd's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katherine did not at once make mention of the visit to Wyldd's Farm.
