used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what ought that answer to be?
react verbally
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
Brabazon
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From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
terminate
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
Burgo
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From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
DACIA
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From this reading DACIA EXPLAINS.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading DACIA EXPLAINS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
Roylance
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From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
cut with a saw
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Not much sleep visited the pillow of Burgo Brabazon that night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
at the time that
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Supposing that when he saw her next Miss Roylance should ask him in what way she could help him best, ought he not to be ready with an answer to her question?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mere thought that a possibility of escape seemed to be opening itself out before him would alone have been enough to break his rest.
