used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION.
(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 A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
move towards
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
Gustav
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From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
Inarime
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From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
Reineke
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From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
Selaka
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From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
tell-tale
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From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
unkindlyadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading A keen and not unkindly glance took in the situation, and it was possible she liked Reineke all the more for the tell-tale colour that mounted to his cheeks under her searching inspection.
not known
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was unknown, as regards time, to Reineke and Inarime whether minutes or hours had passed before Selaka and his sister rejoined them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Now, my children,” said Selaka, with as near an approach to the ordinary gesture of rubbing the hands as a man so wedded to the customs and restraint of the ancients could display.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The massive woman looked sharply at Gustav, then nodded to her brother in emphatic approval.
