used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
give encouragement to
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
without doubt or question
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
let fall to the ground
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
Elaine
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From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
Grenville
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From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
GRENVILLE'S
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From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
I'd
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From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
immediately past
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
for more time
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
the middle of the day
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
and nothing more
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
oozenounUS /uːz/
any thick, viscous matter
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
on the contrary
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
not used up
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
carry out
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grenville had taken a sip, and pretended to take a swallow.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading GRENVILLE'S DESPERATE CHANCE At noon Elaine reluctantly consumed the last remaining drop of water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Elaine, in her way of divining the truth, was only partially deceived.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading "I shall get a new supply," said Sidney, attempting an accent of cheer, "but I'd rather avoid using that of the cavern, for fear it may not be wholesome."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To refuse it longer, Elaine quite clearly comprehended, would be but to see it ooze away through the jar, to be drunk by the merciless heat.
