used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
in a state of sleep
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
clothing in general
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading CRIME.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
Firmin
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From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
set up or found
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
perpetrateverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
determined
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
SavinnounUS /ˈsævɪn/
procumbent or spreading juniper
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
not in physical motion
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By a grim fatality, however, Savin went abroad on his own account.
at the time that
From this reading When Catherine reached home she found him still sound asleep.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Overcome by fatigue, he had dropped into slumber without removing his clothes several hours before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In her soul Catherine felt quite positive that Firmin would not dare perpetrate the act he had voluntarily promised to do; still she resolved to keep Savin out that night, if possible.
