used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
(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 He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
Juan
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From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
Lehumada
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From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
Motuble
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From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
and nothing more
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
with low volume
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Juan shook his head as though he had many misgivings, and quietly left the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked slowly down the hall in deep meditation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Lehumada did not faint, nor was he in the least injured by the passionate embrace of Miss Motuble.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was speechless from surprise only, and he allowed his men to assist him to his room, realizing that a few moments of quiet for reflection was what he needed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He assured Juan that all was well, and that he wished to be alone for a few minutes.
