used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
AgriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
Candler
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From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
a state at a particular time
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
conspiratorialadjectiveUS /kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːriəl/
relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
conspiringverbUS /kənˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
Durkin
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From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
divisible by two
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
extortverbUS /ekˈstɔːrt/
obtain through intimidation
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
intrigant
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From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
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 As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
and nothing more
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
quicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
cut with a saw
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Another was the discovery that Durkin stood even deeper than she did in those conspiratorial quicksands from which she tore one limb only to be engulfed by another.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading For all along, she saw, he had been a quiet observant _intrigant_, conspiring against a new field of activity toward which she had not even thought to glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading For after that hurried midnight talk she knew that the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, from time to time received sealed mail reports from the South as to the condition of the cotton crop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of these was the fact that the life into which she had flung herself was proving a captor that already threatened to extort a cruelly impossible ransom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a result of her midnight conference with Durkin, Frances Candler learned many things.
