presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
without doubt or question
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
deadenedadjective
devoid of physical sensation; numb
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Moreover, to know her identity was an actual relief.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
in a serious manner
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
suspicioned
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From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
in a swift manner
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Consequently the shock of final discovery was somewhat deadened, and I retained the pose of thought.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surprised as I was by her statement, yet the truth as thus revealed failed to startle me seriously.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Vaguely I had suspicioned the possibility before, not really believing it could be so, and yet struck by the similarity in circumstances of the two women.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE DECISION I had had time to think, swiftly to be sure, yet clearly enough.
