used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VICTIM.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
criticising
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From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
It's
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From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
Madge
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From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
new-comer
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From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "What a rum place!"
established beyond doubt
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
rope-ladder
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From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading "What a rum place!"
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A VICTIM.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's a fortress," observed Madge with considerable dignity, for she did not quite like the want of respect with which he was criticising their great achievement.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "It is only accessible by a rope-ladder and one other--" She stopped suddenly, thinking that after all it might not be wise to confide all their secrets to a stranger until he proved himself worthy of confidence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So this is what you call Eagle's Nest?" cried the new-comer.
