used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
in actual fact
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
exhale hard
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
consolationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
DRAGOMANnoun
an interpreter and guide in the Near East
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
a young female
From this reading The girl was not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
Monny
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
Neill
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
Rechid
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
except if; if not
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
