used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
anew
From this reading Again the Hawk smiled grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
true confidential information
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Again the Hawk smiled grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Again the Hawk smiled grimly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
LadybirdnounUS /ˈleɪdibɜːrd/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
immediately past
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
for more time
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
news-counter
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From this reading The news-counter!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
not any; not one
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Again the Hawk smiled grimly.
that is looked for
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the Hawk smiled grimly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It had puzzled him a good many times—but it puzzled him no longer!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Last night the Ladybird, quite unconscious of a rapt audience, had, by a chance remark, disclosed the secret; and to-night he, the Hawk, had seen the plan in operation!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was simple enough; but it held a deadly significance in its proof of the fact that there were no obstacles too great, no details too minute to stand in the way between the Ladybird and the end he sought.
