used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
the act of departing
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
only a very short time before
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
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 Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
Lynde
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From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
Marion
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From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
not any; not one
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Nevertheless, she was hardly prepared for the declaration when it came one day, abruptly and without anticipation on her part.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
in the near future
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
precisely as stated
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
at the time that
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marion did not in the least relax her preparations for departure, and she gave no sign to Mr. Singleton of perceiving the end which he had in view.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They progressed very far toward intimacy in the course of their long interviews; but it was an intimacy which Marion regulated, and to which she gave its tone, preserving without difficulty command of the situation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet even while she commanded it, an instinct told her that the hour would come very soon when this man would assert himself; when her time of control would be over, and the feeling that betrayed itself in his eyes and voice would find expression in a manner beyond her power to regulate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, Miss Lynde," said Singleton, "that it is time you and I understood each other--or, at least, that I understood _you_; for I am pretty sure that you understand _me_ thoroughly.
