used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARING VISIT.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
in addition
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
DARINGnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading A DARING VISIT.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
hill-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
be the source of pain
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
opera-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
in the near future
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
in the near future
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
precisely as stated
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A DARING VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
look attentively
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
at the time that
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
a Caucasian
From this reading When the hill-party came from behind the ruin, she missed his tall figure amongst his people, and presently discovered him lying very white on one of the carts.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Her window commanding the ridge by the castle, she seated herself to watch that point with her opera-glass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had heard enough, however, to fill her with anxiety.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Mercy soon learned that some sort of encounter had taken place between her father's shooting party and some of the clan; also that the chief was hurt, but not in what manner--for by silent agreement that was not mentioned: it might seem to put them in the wrong!
