used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
for the reason that
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
make calm or still
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
INTRIGUEnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading THE REASON OF THE INTRIGUE.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
as might be expected
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REASON OF THE INTRIGUE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
on the contrary
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE REASON OF THE INTRIGUE.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REASON OF THE INTRIGUE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
Weletsky's
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From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was naturally a cautious man under ordinary circumstances; and now my suspicions were the keener because my caution had been momentarily lulled to sleep.
at the time that
From this reading When I was alone and the strange charm of the Princess Weletsky's presence had given way to calm reflection, my doubts began to grow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was all inclined to disbelieve the story which the Princess had told, or rather had suggested; and I began to look behind all she had said for some motive or intrigue.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I thought she might wish for the help of my sword for some altogether different purpose than she had suggested: but I could think of nothing.
