(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 With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
eagerly desirous
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
ExtraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
Farnham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
yet to be or coming
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
destroyed or killed
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
Karine
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From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
Karine's
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From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
conformity or harmony
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
not any; not one
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
recapitulateverbUS /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/
summarize briefly
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
not used up
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
sickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
in the near future
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it seemed he had not kept it, and it had not been cut off.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading With no further chance of private talk with Karine much of my incentive for remaining was gone, at all events, and I was anxious to think out the puzzle regarding the transfer of the ring.
Tressidy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To recapitulate, Farnham had announced his intention of keeping it until the necessity arose for having it cut from his finger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
Wildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Extra Special Lady Tressidy was so full of plans for the future--Karine's future with Carson Wildred--that my soul sickened of her chatter, and I took myself off as soon as it was decently possible to do so.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The conviction was strong within me that Wildred had obtained the jewel by foul play.
