used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
in addition
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENEMY IN REDMAN'S DELL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
DELLnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading AN ENEMY IN REDMAN'S DELL.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
an opposing military force
From this reading AN ENEMY IN REDMAN'S DELL.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
how
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From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ENEMY IN REDMAN'S DELL.
interpositionnoun
the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
Jos
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From this reading Jos.
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 He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
Larkin
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From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
REDMAN'S
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From this reading AN ENEMY IN REDMAN'S DELL.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
believed likely
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
express in words
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
a Caucasian
From this reading He also knew that she was impetuous and clever, and he feared from that small white hand a fatal mischief--he could not tell exactly how--to his plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Larkin grew more and more uncomfortable about the unexpected interposition of Rachel Lake as the day wore on.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He felt, with an unerring intuition, that the young lady both despised and suspected him.
