used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
any person at all
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "He might have asked me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
the act of departing
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
hadn't
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From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He might have asked me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He might have asked me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
I'd
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From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
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 Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
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 matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He might have asked me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "He might have asked me.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
scandalizeverbUS /ˈskændəlaɪz/
strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better than anyone, Caroline, his conspirator elect, knew the lengths he was capable of going to confound or scandalize his adjacent relatives.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'd love to do it," Caroline muttered resentfully.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact the scheme was sufficiently like many a practical joke of her irrepressible uncle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course," said the man, with relief in his voice, "that's why I asked you if he hadn't.
