used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
(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 All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
Batz
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From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Michonis will betray you to-night!"
BewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading It contained but one sentence,--"Beware!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It contained but one sentence,--"Beware!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
COBBLERnounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained but one sentence,--"Beware!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
at any time
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
with resolute determination
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
set up or found
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
grenadiers
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From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
how
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From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
and nothing more
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
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 THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
Michonis
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From this reading Michonis will betray you to-night!"
not any; not one
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
and nothing more
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading All the conspirators could discover was that during the day, one of the grenadiers not in the plot had found a folded paper lying outside the courtyard.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading It contained but one sentence,--"Beware!
Souris
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From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
believed likely
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COBBLER TAKES COMMAND No one ever knew just how it came about that the scheme of the Baron De Batz had failed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
to-night
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From this reading Michonis will betray you to-night!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
which person or people
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Michonis will betray you to-night!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading La Souris was firmly believed to be the one who had discovered it, though whether he had really become acquainted with the facts, or only suspected a plot could not be ascertained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Michonis will betray you to-night!"
