used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Everything seemed against her.
(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 On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed against her.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
the act of giving
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything seemed against her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
absolutely essential
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
not any; not one
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
Philippa
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From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed against her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
carry out
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE FOREST Philippa spent the rest of that day in a state of anxious indecision.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
Tressen
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From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
Von
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From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On all sides danger threatened, and her situation was made doubly distressing from the knowledge that there was no one with whom she could take counsel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
but in spite of that
From this reading The thought that they had been seen together in the forest alley filled her with angry shame; she longed for an opportunity of explaining her confidential relations with the Count, yet in the first flush of her love she dared not.
Zarka
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From this reading Her lover, Von Tressen, would be ready enough to advise and protect her, but somehow she shrank from giving him the necessary explanation of her presence in that out-of-the-way region, and her intimacy with Zarka.
