used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
(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 From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
Angela
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From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
react verbally
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
Devinne
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From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
Jim
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From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
NATALIE
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From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
Natalie's
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From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Hitherto she had imagined love at first sight to be a mere figure of speech, but not now.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
a special situation
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
trading-post
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From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
untruthfuladjectiveUS /ənˈtruːθfəl/
not expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading She had seen the look of suspense in Natalie's face when Devinne had inquired of Jim their relationship, and had heard the soft sigh when the untruthful answer was returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NATALIE TRIES HER LUCK Life at the trading-post might have been a pleasant thing to Angela but for one patent fact, and this fact was rendered more palpable every hour.
at the time that
From this reading From the moment when Jim had first stepped through the doorway Angela had been aware of the fact that all Natalie's interest was centered on him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It requires a woman to thoroughly analyze another woman's feelings, and Angela experienced little difficulty in probing the heart of Natalie.
