used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
anew
From this reading Then, again, she may not.
Alice
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From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
command with authority
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
at any time
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
a young female
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then, again, she may not.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
of an obscure nature
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
not any; not one
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, again, she may not.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
on one occasion
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I believe it may not have been altogether clear in her own mind.
by chance
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
on the contrary
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
not used up
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
try to get or reach
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But she had no chance to carry out her resolution, for the simple reason that the man himself acted to prevent it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, she may not.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
at the time that
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
a Caucasian
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
which person or people
From this reading ON GUARD Perhaps Alice really intended to do as she had intimated, and seek to learn, through a direct question, the identity of the mysterious man who seemed to have some object in remaining about Oak Farm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading At any rate, once Ruth began to show the white feather, and to insist that Alice come away--then, if ever, the younger girl made up her mind that she would do as she had said--really interview the stranger--for, be it known, Alice was rather headstrong when opposed.
