Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

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From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

fearless and daring

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

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From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

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From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

take exception to

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Had she not just found that out to her cost?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

the act of discovering something

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

opinion or judgment

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

set up or found

From this reading Had she not just found that out to her cost?

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

of great significance or value

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

an instinctive motive

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

and nothing more

From this reading Had she not just found that out to her cost?

set down according to a plan

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

the force of workers available

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

a form of address for a man

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had she not just found that out to her cost?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had she not just found that out to her cost?

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

Identical; not different.

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

plural of “showroom” — an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Audrey, meanwhile, had been passing an uneasy time since the terrible scene at the showrooms.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

at the time that

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.

during the time that

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

which person or people

From this reading For what was the result of her well-meant and bold attempt to open the eyes of the men who had been robbed of their money at “The Briars”?

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading But that day’s experience had taught her wisdom, and she reflected in time that nothing was to be gained, while much might be risked, by a want of prudence and caution.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When, later in the same day, she had made the important discovery that Mademoiselle Laure was really Mr. Candover’s sister, her first impulse was to challenge the woman, and to accuse her of being a party to the plot which had been laid for herself.