used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
Bower's
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From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
traveling across
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
FRAYverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
how
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From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
MILLICENT
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From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
a course of conduct
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
possessing sweep
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They had left the village and were crossing the line of the path.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading She was standing on the swept roadway between the hotel and the stables, and the tracks of her quarry were plainly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading But the hope of discovering some explanation of Bower's queer behavior was more powerful than her dread of wet feet.
at the time that
From this reading She was gathering her skirts daintily before taking the next step, when the two men suddenly reappeared.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
showing curiosity
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHEREIN MILLICENT ARMS FOR THE FRAY Millicent was wondering how she would fare in the deep snow in boots that were never built for such a test.
