used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Betty's
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From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
without doubt or question
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
Gerard
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From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, thank you!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
pummelverbUS /ˈpʌməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Can't I pummel somebody?
tete-a
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
tetes
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From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "No, thank you!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost the first time that they had been alone together, for _tete-a- tetes_ were of rare occurrence in the doctor's busy household, and there was a perceptible hesitation on both sides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You can do nothing for me, but I wish I could help you," said Gerard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Gerard seated himself, and looked with concern at Betty's face, on which the signs of her mental conflict were clearly printed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, thank you!
