used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
aqueductnounUS /ˈækwədʌkt/
a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "But she's dead," he said.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
of the present time and place
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
it's
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From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
come into possession of
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
Prada
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From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
premeditateverbUS /priˈmedəteɪt/
consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But she's dead," he said.
Santobono
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From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
she's
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From this reading "But she's dead," he said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
carry out
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His conviction was immediate and absolute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
what's
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From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prada, who shuddered as if he himself were the culprit, answered him with a lie, a lie which he did not premeditate, but to which he was impelled by a sort of instinct.
which person or people
From this reading The voice was that of Pierre, who, letting Santobono climb into the carriage alone, had in his turn come round to the rear of the house in order to obtain a better view of the ruined aqueduct among the parasol pines.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he did not have time to decide what course he should take, for a voice behind him exclaimed: "Why, it's the little hen; what's the matter with her?"
