used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
bewitchedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪtʃt/
captured, as if under a spell
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
FLUSHnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
and nothing more
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
Prelot
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From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
Sampayo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Sampayo read it hurriedly and turning the page glanced down at the signature.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading IN THE FLUSH OF SUCCESS My precaution proved to be unnecessary.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Sampayo read the first page of the letter his expression was merely one of perplexity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He started violently, and stared at the words for the space of a few seconds like a man bewitched.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Prelot had begun with a recital of the places he had visited since writing to me before, and this told nothing of any significance.
