used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
(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 And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
double-dealingnoun
acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
duressnounUS /ˈdʊres/
compulsory force or threat
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
and nothing more
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
a particular point in time
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
a form of address for a man
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
Mysinger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
not any; not one
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
Senff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
not in physical motion
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading For Life, alas, still differs from Romance, realities still refuse to fade like a dream, at just the suitable moment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
a special situation
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He moved toward her in the expectant quiet....
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
upshotnounUS /ˈʌpʃɑːt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Doubtless, it was no small thing that Mr. Mysinger had kept, more or less, that promise he had made under threat and duress; marvel enough that he had, in fact, "personally requested" Mr. Senff to "see what could be done," etc., as agreed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Surely the whole matter had been fuller of openings for double-dealing than an egg was of meat.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, to Charles, the upshot of all the hoping and planning had been a cruel disappointment.
