used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
any thing at all
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
not accessible to view
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
Hania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
immediately past
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
Selim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
express in speech
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
bound or secured closely
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For us those days passed in gloom.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Selim went really to his uncle and stayed there, not a week, but ten days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hania seemed to avoid me and look on me with concealed fear.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I had no intention indeed to speak with her sincerely about anything, for pride tied the words on my lips; and she, I know not why, so arranged affairs that we were never alone for an instant.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading At last she grew sad, looked wretched and thin.
