used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
Spernow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “It is her first step,” he said, gravely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His face showed that he too had passed anxious hours since we parted.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had not the same intense personal interest in it that I had, and he received it very differently; though his friendship made him understand my feelings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
at the time that
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I received him with a laugh and rallied him upon his looks, and then told him the news.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
Zoiloff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “IF I WERE A WOMAN” We had been together about half an hour, discussing eagerly the news which Spernow had brought, when Zoiloff arrived.
