used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
don't
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From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
any strong feeling
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
at any time
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
come to pass
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
how
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From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
immediately past
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
Latimer's
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From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
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 Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
provided with artificial light
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
One's
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From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
SONIA'S
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From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
in the direction of
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SONIA'S SUDDEN VISIT One's feelings are queer things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe every other emotion was swallowed up in the relief of finding out something definite at last.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading I know anyhow that that was my chief sensation as I rowed the dinghy towards the wet slimy causeway, lit by its solitary lamp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Personally I never have the least notion how a particular situation will affect me until I happen to find myself in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I should have thought, for instance, that Latimer's revelations would have left me in a state of vast excitement, but as a matter of fact I don't think I ever felt cooler in my life.
