used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
(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 A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
else
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From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
divisible by two
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
informantnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
a person who supplies information
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
Jarnette
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From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
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 Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
engage in
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
Margaret
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From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
not any; not one
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
on one occasion
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
RICHARD
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From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
RumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
RÔLE
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From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A NEW RÔLE FOR RICHARD In all these months Margaret had not once heard from her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The fiction of her husband's call abroad on urgent business served its purpose as a nominal explanation, but it deceived nobody.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Every one knew that Victor De Jarnette had no large business interests in Europe, or anywhere else, and that he was not the man to make any great sacrifice for them if he had had, being a man of pleasure more than of affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her judgment and her knowledge of him told her it was true.
which person or people
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rumors had come to her that he had not gone alone, but even this she could not verify, for she had ended the subject peremptorily with the informant who brought the story,--but the thorn implanted that day rankled.
