Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

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From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

emanating from God

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

showing approval

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

possessive form of “jeweler” — someone who makes jewelry

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

not any; not one

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

a brief written record

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had always the key, he remembered, and the power of egress from her prison.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

precisely as stated

From this reading But he could think of nothing better, and he argued very favorably for his stratagem.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And surely it ought not to be difficult for her to devise some way of getting a letter into the post.

at the time that

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

which person or people

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading That miniature should have some effect, and given the miniature, and the bit of plaid cloth, Aimée's quick wit ought to divine a message.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE FORTY DOORS When Ryder had despatched from the jeweler's who had polished the locket for him, that package with its secret note, and its warning plaid, he had no real assurance that the message would fall into Aimée's hands.