used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
lacking funds
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
divisible by two
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
set up or found
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
Olga's
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From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
a full supply
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
RummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
propel through the air
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was time indeed that there should be a change.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The discoveries I made were more varied and interesting than agreeable: and I found plenty of evidence to more than justify my first ill impressions of Olga's real brother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rummaging in some locked drawers, the keys of which I found in a little cabinet that I broke open, I came across a diary with a number of entries with long gaps between them, which seemed to throw a good deal of light on my past.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The man must have gone off without even waiting to sort his papers.
