used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
in actual fact
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
(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 But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/
past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
at any time
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
with resolute determination
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
Gompez
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From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
of the present time and place
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
JEALOUSYnounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
Miralda
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From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
a particular point in time
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
not any; not one
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
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From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading But best of all she had given me another proof of her trust.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fresh bond was created between us and the old one cemented more firmly than ever.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had confirmed my own view that my life was safe so long as I refused to release Gompez and his companions, and had assured me that she herself was in no serious or immediate danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
which person or people
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JEALOUSY The interview with Miralda left me in better spirits than I had been at any moment since my imprisonment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Despite the fact that those who had sent her to induce me to yield were actually listening to every word that passed, she had contrived to let me know the real truth of the position.
