used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Say, kid," Johnson Boller began kindly.
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From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "Say, kid," Johnson Boller began kindly.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Say, kid," Johnson Boller began kindly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
immediately past
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
not any; not one
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading Anthony, poor devil, was raving at last!
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
express in words
From this reading "Say, kid," Johnson Boller began kindly.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since there was no one likely to ruin Anthony, the strain had developed the illusion that--or was it an illusion?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Anthony had calmed these last few seconds, clinging childlike to his friend; his eyes denoted the general state of mind of a hunted doe, but there was nothing more abnormal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Other Lady It was plain enough to Johnson Boller.
