used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
Byrne
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From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
Duren
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From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
else
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From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
divisible by two
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
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 The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
Miriam's
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From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
not any; not one
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE WRECK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
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 THE STORY OF THE WRECK.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE WRECK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything now depended on Miriam's ability to carry out the programme laid down for her by her father.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Max Van Duren was accepted on probation as a suitor for the hand of Miss Byrne.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But it was requisite that even she should go to work very carefully in the matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE STORY OF THE WRECK.
but in spite of that
From this reading The task thus set before her was repugnant to her feelings in many ways, and yet there was a strange sort of fascination in the thought that she alone had power enough over this man to draw from him a secret that he would reveal to no living soul else.
