used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
in the past
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
react verbally
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
anybody's
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From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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gotten under control
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
Earle
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From this reading Earle smiled.
else
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From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
set up or found
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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
Marion
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From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Earle smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And do you really think that you found this absolute truth in the Catholic faith?" she asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wanted _truth itself_, not my own or anybody's else views or fancies concerning it."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The answer to that is contained in what I remarked a moment ago," he said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marion looked at him with a gravity on her face which gave it a new character altogether.
the person or people being spoken to
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