used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
Clara
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From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "I know you now," I said cordially.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you now," I said cordially.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
engage in
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I know you now," I said cordially.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This is an unexpected pleasure," said I warmly.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know you now," I said cordially.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
carry out
From this reading But she stepped back, and did not take my hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an unexpected pleasure," said I warmly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
someone who visits
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading This is an unexpected pleasure," said I warmly.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
Weylin
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From this reading "Of course it is my old friend and comrade Clara Weylin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ABDUCTION For another week at least I dared not make an enemy of my altogether unexpected and vastly unwelcome visitor, so I answered her with a smile, and went to greet her with outstretched hand, as though glad enough to renew our old acquaintance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you now," I said cordially.
