used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She had become acquainted with Doubler.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had become acquainted with Doubler.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
buttenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
traveling across
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
discontinuingverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “discontinue” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
Doublernoun
an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
Doubler's
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From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
nestersnounUS /ˈnestərz/
plural of “nester” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
a brief written record
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
something you have to do
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
ranchhouse
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From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
Sheila
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From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
STRICTLYadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Since discontinuing her rides with her father and Duncan she had gone out every day alone, though she was careful to avoid any crossing in the river which looked the least suspicious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
precisely as stated
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading STRICTLY BUSINESS For two or three quiet weeks Sheila did not see much of Duncan, and her father bothered her very little.
at the time that
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several nights on the gallery of the ranchhouse she had seen the two men sitting very close together, and on one or two occasions she had overheard scraps of conversation carried on between them in which Doubler's name was mentioned.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She remembered Doubler as one of the nesters whom Duncan had mentioned that day on the butte overlooking the river, and though her father and Duncan had a perfect right to discuss him, it seemed to Sheila that there had been a serious note in their voices when they had mentioned his name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had become acquainted with Doubler.
