used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had no doubts of Madge.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But he had no doubts of Madge.
at any time
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
Madge
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From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
a particular point in time
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
Neb's
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From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
not any; not one
From this reading But he had no doubts of Madge.
nonplussedadjectiveUS /nɑːnˈplʌst/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The party stood, nonplussed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party stood, nonplussed.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Her appearance, astonishing as it had been, had been as great a relief as he had ever known in all his life.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The party stood, nonplussed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party stood, nonplussed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank was first to show signs of recovery, and, after a moment of completely dazed astonishment, advanced to Madge with hand outstretched.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Neb's worry and insubordination had filled him with the keenest apprehension.
