used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Mr. Breitmann, I am sorry.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
BLUNDERverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
BREITMANN
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From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading I never dreamed of this;" nor had she.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
divisible by two
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
a young female
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
grantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Breitmann, I am sorry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
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 BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Breitmann, I am sorry.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
nerved
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From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never dreamed of this;" nor had she.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I never dreamed of this;" nor had she.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
others
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From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
presciencenounUS /ˈpriːʃiəns/
the power to foresee the future
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
not often
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Mr. Breitmann, I am sorry.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I never dreamed of this;" nor had she.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had forgotten Europeans seldom understand the American girl as she is or believe that the natural buoyancy of spirit is as free from purpose or intent as the play of a child.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Before he had spoken there had been hope to stand upon, for she had always been gentle and kindly toward him, not a whit less than she had been to the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
but in spite of that
From this reading BREITMANN MAKES HIS FIRST BLUNDER The secretary nerved himself and waited; and yet he knew what her reply would be, even before she framed it, knew it with that indescribable certainty which prescience occasionally grants in the space of a moment.
