used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
else
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From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was very fond of the young Indian.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
a young female
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading She was very fond of the young Indian.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
Katherine
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From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
Kut-le
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From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
not any; not one
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
and nothing more
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
by chance
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
Rhoda
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From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
Identical; not different.
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
believed likely
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She felt a little troubled about Kut-le.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE PURSUIT As twilight deepened, Katherine lay in the hammock thankful for the soothing effect of the darkness on her aching eyes.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She understood him as did no one else, perhaps, and had the utmost faith in his honor and loyalty.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very fond of the young Indian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was very fond of the young Indian.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
a Caucasian
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
in the company of; together with
From this reading She suspected that Rhoda had had much to do with the young Indian's sudden departure and she felt irritated with the girl, though at the same time she acknowledged that Rhoda had done only what she, Katherine, had advised--had treated Kut-le as if he had been a white man!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was very fond of the young Indian.
