used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lena read the account with surprise and indignation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
cannot
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From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
Elise
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From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
Harkaway's
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From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
Holt
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From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Lena read the account with surprise and indignation.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
a small worthless amount
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading Lena read the account with surprise and indignation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
Maltravers
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From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
the force of workers available
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS VANHOOSEN TRAVELS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Lena read the account with surprise and indignation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Lena read the account with surprise and indignation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
TRAVELSnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading MISS VANHOOSEN TRAVELS.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to harden her heart against men in general, and Jack in particular.
VANHOOSEN
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From this reading MISS VANHOOSEN TRAVELS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Maltravers took care that the papers, containing an account of Harkaway's adventure in the private box at the California theatre with Elise Holt should reach Miss Vanhoosen.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He cannot love me," she said, "or he would not intrigue with a married woman."
