used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AUNT AND THE UNCLE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE AUNT AND THE UNCLE.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Very badly treated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has been ill-treated; has he not?" she said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has been ill-treated; has he not?" she said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has been ill-treated; has he not?" she said.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading "He has been ill-treated; has he not?" she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
something that is lost
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
Marrable
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From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He has been ill-treated; has he not?" she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Miss Marrable heard the story of the Captain's loss in perfect silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUNT AND THE UNCLE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "Very badly treated.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE AUNT AND THE UNCLE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary told it craftily, with a smile on her face, as though she were but slightly affected by it, and did not think very much on the change it might effect in her plans and those of her lover.
