used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
Adelina
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From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
delightingverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
at any time
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
apart from; not including
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
set up or found
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
a young female
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
not any; not one
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
except for; apart from
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The young girl read the question Mary longed to ask, and answered it accordingly, "I have seen him."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He seems never to have been troubled by the strange malady we know has existed, save for one illusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "He is much better than we ever dared to expect.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Adelina found Mary awaiting her, and, though, secretly delighting in the interruption, learned that there was really no reason for her being summoned, except Mary's wish to discuss recent events, and the desire to hasten a meeting between the two young people.
