used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
Adelina
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From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
ADVENTnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
(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 Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
Bamford
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From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
descryverbUS /deˈskraɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
Harold
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From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
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 Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
make reference to
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
not any; not one
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
nonchalantadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːnt/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
not one, and not any
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
RALPH
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From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading From her nonchalant manner none could descry her real interest in the affair.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
in the near future
From this reading Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENT OF RALPH AND A REJECTED PROPOSAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
Tracys
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From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There appeared to be a tacit understanding between the Tracys and Adelina that there should be no further mention of the advent of Ralph Bamford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adelina knew that he was coming soon; that was all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harold and Mary were not deceived, however, by any outward calmness.
