used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Moreover I was armed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was less trying for me.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
highest in quality
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was less trying for me.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was less trying for me.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover I was armed.
not any; not one
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
go across or through
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
hard to endure
From this reading It was less trying for me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
Volna
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From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A VERY TIGHT CORNER The suspense of the two or three moments which followed the entrance of the pair constituted an ordeal not to be forgotten.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That Volna mastered herself sufficiently to pass through it without a sign or sound, was the greatest proof of her courage she could have given.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had witnessed the woman’s former visit, and, despite her ominous whisper to her husband, had come to the conclusion that no attempt was to be made on our lives.
