used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it seems so--sudden!"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
dearly loved
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
the organ of sight
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He roared with laughter.
HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
Horatio
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From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it seems so--sudden!"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
the sound of laughing
From this reading He roared with laughter.
MachiavelliannounUS /ˌmɑːkiəˈveliən/
a follower of Machiavelli's principles
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He roared with laughter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "But it seems so--sudden!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But it seems so--sudden!"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "But it seems so--sudden!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
Tripp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
wasn't
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From this reading "Mr. Hickey wasn't a part of my _designs_, as you call them," she reminded him with spirit.
at the time that
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He roared with laughter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must remember, my dear, that neither the Tripp lady nor Hickey are aware of your Machiavellian designs upon their future."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'In your mind's eye, Horatio,'" he quoted, when he had recovered himself somewhat.
