used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Just as well, perhaps, what?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
heart-broken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
of great significance or value
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just as well, perhaps, what?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
engage in
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
Myra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
by chance
From this reading "Just as well, perhaps, what?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading Would he profess to be heart-broken, or continue to make passionate love to her at every opportunity?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
in the direction of
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Just as well, perhaps, what?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
showing curiosity
From this reading She was left wondering, for Don Carlos left London that very day, after explaining to Tony that he had been called to Paris on important business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sure of her own powers, but uncertain of her own heart, Myra could not make up her mind in advance what attitude to adopt towards Don Carlos at their next meeting, and wondered what his attitude would be towards her.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading "Said he might be away for a week or two, but promised he would make a point of getting back in time to join our yachting party," Tony informed Myra.
