used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
at any time
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The very idea was foolish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
set up or found
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER SUSPICION That night, tossing in bed, Mark Griffin found the lady of the tree occupying the center of his thoughts.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
precisely as stated
From this reading The very idea was foolish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had to acknowledge to himself the simple truth, that she interested him more than any other woman he had ever seen; and he had a vague idea that he had met her before--but where?
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The more he worried about it, the more a cause for worry it became.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was wise enough to know where such interest would ultimately lead him.
