used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What should be his next step?
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading On the other hand, his conscience troubled him.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, his conscience troubled him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What should be his next step?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
come together
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What should be his next step?
not any; not one
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, his conscience troubled him.
philanderous
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From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
roué
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From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
the act of searching for something
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should be his next step?
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading What should be his next step?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading On the other hand, his conscience troubled him.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Obviously the alternative was to contrive to meet her on her way to or from the office, but this method was distasteful to him, savored too much of lying in wait for her, stalking her, as might a roué bent on philanderous enterprise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For days he went about in a state of irritating uncertainty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should be his next step?
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no good reason for seeking further speech with the Viscount for the present.
