used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
increase twofold
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
the state of being honored
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
a narrow way or road
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
Lechmere
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From this reading Only Lechmere smiled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Lechmere smiled.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading "I fancy I could give a pretty shrewd guess," he said.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Only Lechmere smiled.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
to-night
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From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
being of use or service
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The countess has been inspired by a discovery that she has made to-night, and a double of the king might prove very useful under certain circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED HONOUR The question was asked a great deal easier than it could be answered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And in spite of what this young lady says as to the way she baffled the hired spy in the lane, I fancy the countess has an inkling of the truth.
