used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
(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 We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
terminate
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
placed in a grave
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
the first light of day
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
flesh-wound
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From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
Jacqueline
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From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
Jacqueline's
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From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
for more time
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
something that is lost
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
a particular point in time
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
not any; not one
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
not one, and not any
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
and nothing more
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
established beyond doubt
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although the explanation seemed an impossible one, there was none other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
a special situation
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
migratory
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF THE CHATEAU Only one thing marred the happiness of our reunion, and that was the loss of Jacqueline's father.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
at the time that
From this reading We had talked much over what had happened, and ten days later, when Jacqueline had recovered from the shock and from what proved to be, after all, only a flesh-wound, we had visited the scene of our rescue by the old priest.
in or at the place that
From this reading Wandering in bewilderment upon the mountains, he had reached the place where I was buried at the moment of my final effort to break through the debris overhead.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Indian woman had met him as she was returning home, and had told him of our danger, and he had started out before dawn, to find that there was no longer any entrance to the tunnel.
