used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
from appearances alone
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
DISCIPLEnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
Dr
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From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
Eberstein
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From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
Enistor
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From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
Narvaez
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From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
and nothing more
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
persecuteverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːt/
cause to suffer
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
carry out
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At present, things certainly went smoothly, since Narvaez had ceased to persecute and Enistor was apparently agreeable to the marriage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
a source of difficulty
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
hard to endure
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DISCIPLE OF HATE Dr. Eberstein came and went like a gleam of sunshine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the doctor refused to explain what was about to take place sooner or later, the suspense was extraordinarily trying, and only the profound faith of the lovers in their tried friend enabled them to endure.
which person or people
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His mere presence comforted the lovers, since they felt that he would be a source of strength in time of trouble.
but in spite of that
From this reading Truly that time had not yet arrived, but the hint given of its proximity made those who were destined to suffer both uneasy and apprehensive.
