used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
Beausire
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From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
coins made of gold
From this reading GOLD.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
Oliva
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From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
not in physical motion
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
in the direction of
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He began to feel triumphant, for if he was hiding from him he must, he thought, be afraid of him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beausire was much surprised to see Oliva lock the door, and still more so not to see his adversary.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must now return to the interior of the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He therefore began to search for him; but Oliva talked so loud and fast that he advanced towards her to try and stop her, but was received with a box on the ear, which he returned in kind.
